It has been a whirlwind 4 months for Agyemang since coming off the bench to attain inside 41 seconds on her England debut in opposition to Belgium in April.
Agyemang, who was a ball woman for England’s World Cup qualifier in opposition to Northern Eire in 2021, performed 138 minutes of soccer at Euro 2025 and didn’t begin a single match however was an enormous asset for head coach Sarina Wiegman.
Targets from the bench within the quarter-final in opposition to Sweden and within the semi-final in opposition to Italy pressured additional time and gave England a platform for victory.
Her exploits in Switzerland have led to a nomination for the ladies’s Kopa Trophy – awarded to the perfect under-21 feminine footballers on this planet.
Agyemang was additionally on the shortlist for final season’s WSL Rising Star award after serving to Brighton to complete fifth.
Returning to the south coast affords a better alternative for constant first-team soccer – as Arsenal, who ended final season second within the WSL, are unlikely to supply a assured beginning spot.
“We’re so pleased with Michelle’s achievements this summer time and all through her journey at Arsenal, from her first steps in our academy by means of to our first-team squad,” Arsenal’s director of girls’s soccer Clare Wheatley mentioned.
“After discussing carefully with Michelle and her household, we’ve all agreed that this transfer will present Michelle with an extra alternative to develop and develop, as she continues to progress as a younger participant and particular person.
“We want Michelle each success at Brighton and stay up for welcoming her again to Arsenal on the finish of her mortgage.”
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