Record-breaker Layla Drury signs first professional deal with Manchester United
Layla Drury, 17, signed her first professional deal with Manchester United, becoming the youngest player to do so. Drury made her senior debut in January, breaking a record previously held by Lauren James. Her signing reflects United's commitment to developing homegrown talent in their women’s.
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Published 02 Jul 2026, 09:40 UTC · Updated 02 Jul 2026, 10:00 UTC
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