West Ham has sent two players, Katie O’Hanlon and Selin Cemal, on loan to Aberdeen for the upcoming 2026/27 season.

The duo will spend the season with the Scottish club, aiming to further their development and gain invaluable experience in senior football.

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Katie O’Hanlon and Selin Cemal join Aberdeen

Goalkeeper O’Hanlon transitioned to Aberdeen at the end of July. She has risen through the ranks of the women’s game, having played for several prominent English clubs before her tenure at West Ham. O’Hanlon has also accumulated experience through prior loan spells.

Joining her in the Scottish Women’s Premier League will be fellow Irons teammate Selin Cemal.

This move allows both players the chance to gain additional first-team experience and continue their growth outside of West Ham’s immediate squad.

A new opportunity for the pair

Though they occupy different positions on the field, both O’Hanlon and Cemal aim to leverage this opportunity to earn valuable playing time and enhance their skills.

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For West Ham, loan arrangements like this are crucial as they offer younger players essential exposure to senior football, while allowing them to develop away from the pressures of regular first team action in the Women’s Super League.

The 2026/27 season presents a chance for O’Hanlon and Cemal to make an impact in Scotland before returning to West Ham. O’Hanlon will focus on improving her goalkeeping skills, whereas Cemal intends to bolster her defensive experience through consistent competitive matches.

As both players retain their West Ham affiliations during their loan periods, their progress in Scotland will be closely monitored throughout the 2026/27 season.

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West Ham have loaned two players to Aberdeen ahead of the 2026/27 season, with Katie O’Hanlon and Selin Cemal both making the move to the Scottish club.

The pair will spend the 2026/27 campaign with Aberdeen as they continue their development and look to gain valuable experience in senior football.

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Katie O’Hanlon and Selin Cemal join Aberdeen

Goalkeeper O’Hanlon made the move to Aberdeen at the end of July.

She has progressed through the women’s game at a number of leading English clubs before joining West Ham. She has also gained experience away from the Hammers through previous loan spells.

O’Hanlon will be joined in the Scottish Women’s Premier League by Irons teammate Selin Cemal.

The move provides both players with the opportunity to gain further first team experience and continue her progression outside of West Ham’s squad.

A new opportunity for the pair

While they play in different positions, both players will be looking to use the move as an opportunity to gain valuable minutes and continue their development.

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For West Ham, loan moves can provide younger players with important experience of senior football while allowing them to continue their progression away from the pressure of regular first team football at a Women’s Super League club.

O’Hanlon and Cemal will now have the 2026/27 campaign to make their mark in Scotland before returning to West Ham.

O’Hanlon will look to continue developing between the posts, while Cemal will aim to strengthen her experience in defence through regular competitive football.

With both players remaining West Ham players during their loan spells, their progress in Scotland will be one to keep an eye on throughout the 2026/27 season.

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• Women’s Regional Leagues enter new era as Tiers 5 and 6 join together in shared ambition

• WSL2: Former Lioness Rachel Williams signs for newly promoted Burnley from Leicester City