By OkayGoal 
West Ham United defender Selin Cemal has signed her first professional contract with the club.
WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Hammers earlier today.
The 19-year-old Turkish youth international has signed on with the East Londoners until summer 2028.
Cemal is a product of West Ham United’s Professional Game Academy League side and she has gone on to break into the senior squad this term. The youngster made four appearances for The Hammers in all competitions in the first half of the campaign.
The defender has a big future ahead of her and West Ham United have therefore moved to retain her services on a professional basis.
After signing on with The Hammers, Cemal said “This is a really proud moment for me and my family. It’s any player’s dream to sign a professional contract so it feels incredible to have signed mine with West Ham. I’m grateful to everyone who has helped me along the way, and to the Club for showing their faith in me.
“It’s amazing how much you can develop at a place like this. It’s a special environment here and everyone brings a lot to the group – it’s a great bunch of girls. I’m surrounded by experienced players that I can learn from, both on and off the pitch, and I feel like I’ve already had a lot of opportunities to improve.
“There’s still so much work I need to do and put in but I want to continue developing as much as I can and being the best version of myself.”
West Ham United return to action following the winter break when they travel to Chelsea on Sunday.
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