Arsenal
have officially announced that youngster Chris Willock has sealed his first
professional contract at the Emirates.
Willock
has finally sealed his first professional deal with the North London side after
impressing in the under 18 level.
He
has been a regular player for under 18 side, has played six of their last seven
UEFA league games.
Willock
featured for Arsenal's senior team last summer in a friendly game against
Boreham Wood.
The
17-year-old will now pay for under 21 side of the Gunners and could even get a
debut this season if he shines quickly.
Arsenal's
official website revealed the following statements:
"Everyone at Arsenal would like to congratulate Chris on
his first contract, and we look forward to his continued development at the
club."
Arsenal
sealed another deal after the transfer window, midfielder Francis Coquelin and striker
Chuba Apkom have also recently signed a new deal at the Gunners and now Willock
has added his name among them.
While
reports also revealed that former West Ham player Ben Sheaf has also sealed his
first professional deal at Arsenal.
The
16-year-old is the fourth player who signed a deal at the Gunners this month.
Columnist: Simon Oates
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