Archie Gray reacts with two-word message as Leeds United secure exciting agreement

Leeds United have confirmed a first professional contract for 17-year-old

midfielder Sam Chambers, who is enjoying a breakthrough into the U21s of late.

This season, the Whites’ U21 team has suffered as their standout young players

have either been transferred out on loan or permanently to other teams, or have

been promoted to the main team.

Leeds is positioned bottom of a 26-team league in the revised system, rubbing

shoulders with 22/23 championship winners Manchester City at the bottom

after winning promotion in the previous PL2 model last season.

Leeds confirm first professional contract for Sam Chambers

Sam Chambers, a 17-year-old who began his career as a midfielder for the U18s

before being called up to Scott Gardner’s squad for the final three Premier League

games, is one player having a strong season as he makes his way into the U21 squad.

This week, Elland Road reported that he had secured his first professional

contract, rewarding his rise: