Fulham under-18 captain Ollie Gofford has pen to paper on a professional deal, the club have confirmed this morning.
The versatile midfielder, who has filled in at the heart of the back four for Ali Melloul’s side this season, has impressed in his second season at under-18 level with a series of mature performances and has been utilised for the under-21s having made his debut for the squad then being led by Steve Wigley last year.
Gofford, who has been at Fulham since the age of eight, was delighted to sign his new contract – telling Fulham’s official website:
“I’ve been at Fulham for a very long time now, so I’m just very pleased to get it done and I’m excited for the future. I’ve been with the Under-18s for two seasons now, so I’m just trying to push as much as I can, maybe get into the Under-21s, and just try and impress the people up above. Every time I come in here I feel safe and I feel so welcome every time I step in this club. I’ve been here about ten years now, so to sign a pro deal is unbelievable.”
Fulham academy director Sean Cullen added:
“Ollie has also set really high standards, in all areas of the programme, not just for himself but also his teammates. He’s a versatile box-to-box midfielder who works incredibly hard, Oliver is a competitor who sets the tone in games and in training. He is an intelligent player, who scores goals by making well timed runs into the opposition’s box. A strong personality in the Under-18s group.”
