West Ham United women’s team are delighted to confirm that Princess Ademiluyi has signed her first professional contract with the Club.
The exciting young forward turned 18 on Sunday 14 July and, to celebrate the special milestone, the Club have secured Ademiluyi's talents on a long-term contract.
Ademiluyi joined the Hammers at the age of 12 and made her way through the West Ham United Foundation’s Player Pathway. During the 2022/23 campaign, she excelled for the U21s, scoring eight times in 12 appearances.
Following her impressive performances at U21 level, Ademiluyi linked up with the women’s first team in March 2023 with the then 16-year-old coming off the bench against Brighton & Hove Albion in May 2023 to make her senior debut for the Club in the Barclays Women's Super League (WSL).
Since then, Ademiluyi has made 17 appearances for the first team across all competitions and has now committed her future to the Hammers.
Speaking to West Ham TV, Ademiluyi shared her delight at signing her first professional contract at the Club where she has spent the last six years.
“I’m really pleased to have signed my first professional contract,” she said. “I’ve been at West Ham since I was 12-years-old, so it feels amazing to be signing my first professional contract at a Club that means so much.
“I’ve learnt a lot since making my first-team debut. I feel as if I’ve developed a lot as a player but also as a person.
“I can’t thank everyone who has supported me enough. There have been plenty of highs and lows along the way but now is a massive high and I’m looking forward to what the future has in store.”
Rehanne Skinner is pleased to see Ademiluyi sign professional terms and is excited to see what the future holds for the young forward.
“I’m delighted that Princess has signed her first professional contract with us," said the women's team manager. “I appreciate this will be a very special moment for Princess and her family, particularly as she has been at the Club for a number of years now.
“To see a young player progress through our Foundation Player Pathway and be a mainstay in the first-team squad in the Women’s Super League is no mean feat, especially for a player of Princess’s age.
“It’s been a pleasure to see the progress that she has made in the last year and I look forward to seeing her continue that development with us.”
Everyone at West Ham United would like to congratulate Princess on signing her first professional contract and wish here a successful career in Claret and Blue.
