Casi Gregson, an 18-year-old forward for Newcastle United, just officially locked down her first professional contract with the club. Talk about capping off a memorable week, this kid not only made her senior debut but also earned her first senior international call-up for Wales, all in a few short days. The official club press release from The Magpies dropped the news this afternoon, and it’s a big one.
From Academy Standout to First Team Hype
This isn’t just some random signing either. Gregson is the third young player to ink a professional deal with Newcastle United recently, signaling a clear push for youth development at the club. She came into Newcastle United’s academy last season from Gwalia United, a club in the FA Women’s National League Division 1 South West. Right away, she turned heads playing for the Under-21 squad. Her talent didn’t go unnoticed for long, as she quickly moved up to train with the first team. You can tell the club had their eyes on her for a minute.
An Unforgettable Week for Casi
Seriously, what a week this has been for Gregson. Just Wednesday evening, she made her senior debut for Newcastle United, stepping onto the pitch in a 3-1 loss to Aston Villa in the Subway Players Cup. Then, mid-week, the cherry on top: her first senior international call-up for Wales! And to top it all off, she put pen to paper on her pro deal. She absolutely nailed it, saying it “feels unreal.” She added, “When I first had the conversation and heard I was getting a professional contract, I couldn’t believe it, and getting to share the news with my family was special. This is such a big club; everybody knows Newcastle. The style of football, the energy and determination from everyone here are unreal. I can keep improving and helping the team move forward.” You can feel the energy in that quote, right?
The focus now for Gregson is to keep that momentum going. She’s set to continue her development at Newcastle United, with her sights clearly set on pushing for more first team minutes. You know the club’s watching, and so are we.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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