Newcastle United goalkeeper Borg signs first professional deal

Newcastle United goalkeeper Sofia Borg has inked her maiden professional contract with the club. The Magpies confirmed the news through an official statement. The 18-year-old is the second youth player to secure professional terms with Newcastle United this week. Borg transferred to the Newcastle United academy from Football West Academy in Australia last season.

Since joining the club, Borg has been working on her skills and has often been part of the first team setup. Despite her age, she has yet to make her senior debut for The Magpies but remains a regular in the first team training group. Upon signing the professional deal, Borg expressed her excitement, highlighting the significance of the move for her and her family.

She praised Newcastle United for its reputation in football and emphasized her focus on developing her goalkeeping abilities and accumulating more playing time. Borg's ambition now lies in securing regular first-team opportunities.