Aston Villa youngster Carney Chukwuemeka has signed a professional contract.
The highly-regarded midfielder, who turned 17 on Tuesday, has been at the club for a number of years and progressed through the Academy ranks.
Carney has been playing regularly for Villa’s Under-23s since January, with the teenager representing England at youth level.
He was also involved with the club’s first team during pre-season as they stepped up preparations for the 2020/21 campaign.
Academy manager Mark Harrison said: “We are delighted to see Carney sign his professional contract as this represents one of the key objectives of the football club, to develop homegrown players for our first team.
“We have been really pleased with his development over the last couple of years and feel this contract will provide him with the platform to continue to realise his potential and become a first-team player.
“Carney and his family have shown great commitment to his development and they also appreciate that the hard work continues.
“We will all work together to help him fulfil his dream of playing in our first team.”
Congratulations on your professional deal, Carney!
