Durham forward Collinson signs first professional deal | OneFootball

Durham forward Grace Collinson 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 Wildcats this morning.

The 18-year-old has spent almost a decade with Durham. She has successfully advanced through the club’s pathway to go on and feature for the senior team. Collinson made her Durham debut midway through last season. She went on to make 11 appearances for the club in Barclays WSL2, winning a last-minute penalty in the 2-1 win over Portsmouth and providing an assist in The Wildcats’ 2-1 defeat to Ipswich Town.

Collinson has a big future ahead of her and she will continue her development with Durham after signing professional terms with the club.

After signing her first professional contract with Durham, Collinson said “I’m over the moon. I’ve been at the club since I was nine and it’s what I’ve worked towards since joining.

“Durham has a special place in mine and my family’s heart, so that makes it even more special.

“Personally, I just want to do everything I can to help the team score goals and just help wherever I can. Hopefully, the team can finish as high as possible.”

Further Durham squad news will be announced in due course.