English Premier League Club, Stoke City have announced that 10 Youngsters have out pen to paper, signing their First professional contract as Footballers.
The deal signed will see the ten promising youngsters start off their professional career with the Club's U-18 side. 

The ten Players includes Max Asplin, Tom Curl, Logan Laird, Matthew Lasakueno, Tommy Simkin, Taylor McMahon, Jack Griffiths, Justin Iwobi,Charlie Leybourn, Luke Wilson.

Among the ten players listed out, Nigerian Justin Iwobi was a notable name on the list. The Young Striker from Manchester who joined as an U-15 has attracted positive remarks from the club. According to the Club's Official Website, Justin Iwobi is an aggressive striker who can hold up the Ball and can Finish. He was also Praised for his good character in the group.





Speaking on the latest Recruit, Stoke City's Academy Director gave his speech. He Said:

“Obviously we are delighted to have welcomed the boys into full time football at Stoke City. 

“We have a numbers of players who have been through the Academy programme which shows all the hard work from the staff over the years has come to fruition. 


“It’s taken a lot of hard work from everyone but it is testament to the Academy programme that we have so many progressing from within.”

Congratulations to the Youngsters, particularly to Nigerian Youngster, Justin Iwobi.