Official: St. Johnstone announces 16-year-old Karen Hamill transfers to Arsenal

July 16th July, St. Johnstone announced on the club's official website that the team's 16-year-old young player Karen Hamill will transfer to Arsenal, but the transfer fee has not been made public. The

club is extremely proud of Karen and wishes him all the best in his new journey. Six years ago, Karen Hamill was taken to the club's youth training camp by Stevenson and soon made his mark in all levels of echelons.

Last season, Karen performed well in the U18 and was selected for the Scottish national team several times. At the end of the 2024/25 season, he made his first appearance for the first team against Dundee United, becoming one of his proudest moments. After transferring to Arsenal, Karen thanked St. Johnstone’s youth camp and everyone who helped him. He said: "I am very grateful for everything the club has done for me, especially for Stevenson and all the coaches who made me the player I am today."

"The club has been encouraging me to constantly challenge myself and even arrange for me to train with players in higher age groups. I will miss my teammates and staff because they are important supporters of my here."

"The first appearance for the first time for the first time last season means a lot to me, and the head coach trusts me and gives me a chance, I Will be eternally grateful. I look forward to a new journey, but will continue to pay attention to St. Johnstone’s performance, as this club is very important to me.”

Youth Training coach Stevenson said: "Caren is an outstanding member of our youth training camp and performed well. He has been recognized and paid off as he deserves. He performed well in his first appearance for the first team and showed a bright future. We sincerely wish Karen a success in Arsenal and we will closely monitor his progress. "