Jacynta Galabadaarachchi: West Ham United Women sign Australian forward
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Jacynta Galabadaarachchi has played for Perth and Melbourne in Australia
West Ham United Women have signed Australian forward Jacynta Galabadaarachchi from Perth Glory.
The 18-year-old played five times for Perth after moving last year from Melbourne, who she helped win the W-League title.
Galabadaarachchi has played for her country at Under-17 level and went to a senior training camp in 2017.
"I have wanted to play in England since I was eight-years-old and my dream has finally come true," she said.
West Ham head coach Matt Beard told the club website:, external "I like working with and developing young players and she is one of the best I have seen, in terms of ability."
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