By Aston Villa FC

Aston Villa is pleased to announce Travis Patterson has signed his first professional contract with the club.

After signing a scholarship in the summer, the forward has already featured a number of times for Villa’s Under-21s this season and has also played for England’s Under-17s.

Academy Manager Mark Harrison said: “Travis has been with the club since Under-9 so it is great to see him rewarded with a professional contract, a recognition of not only his development so far but also the potential he has.

“He played last season for the Under-21s as a 16-year-old on several occasions, including the EFL Trophy competition, and also represented England at youth level. We really look forward to seeing how he develops over the next few years.”

Travis Patterson