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Michelle Agyemang made her England debut against Belgium in April Brighton have re-signed England striker Michelle Agyemang on loan from Arsenal for the 2025-26 Women's Super League campaign. Agyemang played a key role in helping the Lionesses to win Euro 2025 and was named Young Player of the Tournament. The 19-year-old is a graduate of Arsenal's academy but spent last season on loan with the Seagulls, scoring five goals in 22 appearances across all competitions. "What she achieved during the summer with England was incredible but not surprising, " Brighton head coach Dario Vidosic said. "She has the character, work ethic and relentless nature of a champion. As a club, we're incredibly proud of her. "She was a pivotal part of our record-breaking season last year and we're excited for what this new season looks like with her in our attack. " Agyemang made her senior debut for Arsenal in 2022 but has been unable to secure a regular role in the first team - featuring just six times in all competitions. It has been a whirlwind four months for Agyemang since coming off the bench to score within 41 seconds on her England debut against Belgium in April. Agyemang, who was a ball girl for England's World Cup qualifier against Northern Ireland in 2021, played 138 minutes of football at Euro 2025 and did not start a single match but was a huge asset for head coach Sarina Wiegman. Goals from the bench in the quarter-final against Sweden and in the semi-final against Italy forced extra time and gave England a platform for victory. Her exploits in Switzerland have led to a nomination for the women's Kopa Trophy - awarded to the best under-21 female footballers in the world. Agyemang was also on the shortlist for last season's WSL Rising Star award after helping Brighton to finish fifth. Returning to the south coast offers a greater opportunity for consistent first-team football - as Arsenal, who ended last season second in the WSL, are unlikely to offer a guaranteed starting spot. "We're so proud of Michelle's achievements this summer and throughout her journey at Arsenal, from her first steps in our academy through to our first-team squad, " Arsenal's director of women's football Clare Wheatley said. "After discussing closely with Michelle and her family, we have all agreed that this move will provide Michelle with a further opportunity to develop and grow, as she continues to progress as a young player and person. "We wish Michelle every success at Brighton and look forward to welcoming her back to Arsenal at the end of her loan. " Head here to get involved Get the latest WSL news on our dedicated page 'Individuals must sacrifice ego' - Real Madrid's new era Revamped US Open mixed doubles divides opinion Watch The Hundred: Impressive Originals beat Rockets by 10 wickets A revealing look into the life of boxer Tommy Fury A battle between two activists and a fast food giant Preview a unique new dating series hosted by Davina Mc Call Could a standing desk make you more productive? In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week Who had the best Premier League debut ever? Video Who had the best Premier League debut ever? Which is the most beautiful F1 car in history? 'Sad to see' - Newcastle and Villa fans unite against PSR Meet the England players chasing World Cup glory 'America's Team' - the 30-year soap opera that is the Dallas Cowboys The rule that disallowed Eze's free-kick - analysis. Video The rule that disallowed Eze's free-kick - analysis Perseverance through resistance - the history of the Women's Rugby World Cup Arsenal profit from Bayindir error to beat Man Utd. Video Arsenal profit from Bayindir error to beat Man Utd 'Back with a bang! ' - Hodgkinson wins 800m in world lead time. Video'Back with a bang! ' - Hodgkinson wins 800m in world lead time 'People think I'm uneducated' - getting to know Wayne Rooney Watch: Mic'd up Livingstone captains team in real time. Video Watch: Mic'd up Livingstone captains team in real time 'He has made young players dream' - the making of Liverpool icon Salah Lewandowski, Man Utd and the transfer that got away. Video Lewandowski, Man Utd and the transfer that got away When England won by two runs - the greatest ever Test match? Video When England won by two runs - the greatest ever Test match? Becky Zerlentes - the first female boxer to die in fight in US Hansie Cronje, match-fixing and plane crash that left a complex legacy Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.