Peterborough United Women are delighted to announce the signing of midfielder Courtney Clarke, following a successful few weeks training with the club.
The Posh Women have secured the services of Clarke, who brings a heap of experience to the group, ahead of the FAWNL Division One Midlands season and she is set to feature in Sunday's pre-season friendly at Oxford United.
A former England youth international, Clarke makes the switch to PIMS Park following her departure from WSL side Arsenal, penning a one-year deal with the club.
The 18-year-old started her playing career locally, spending five years with Netherton United before making the move to north London.
There, she featured twice for the Young Lionesses at Under-16 level, both during a summer international development camp held in Portugal.
Clarke’s talent extends beyond the field, picking up a coaching role with Yaxley FC in 2022 while the young midfielder recovered from an ACL tear - and now she’s ready for the next chapter.
Manager Jake Poole said: "We are delighted to bring Courtney to the club and bring her back home to Peterborough after her successful experiences with Arsenal.
"She is a player with so much natural ability and has been unlucky with injuries in previous seasons, we hope a fully fit Courtney will show why she spent such a long time at Arsenal and why she has had experience with England."
General Manager Sam Winch added: “We’re really pleased to be adding Courtney to the squad as she is a player we have been keeping a close eye on for quite a while now. She is a player who will bring plenty of quality on the ball and will excite our supporters with her set-piece quality, passing range, and leadership skills. For such a young player, she has a very mature head on her and will bring a great footballing pedigree having come through Arsenal's ranks.”
There are sponsorship opportunities within the Posh Women, if you want to find out more, please email sam.winch@theposh.com.
Welcome on board, Courtney!