The Club is delighted to announce that Under-18s goalkeeper Alex Borto has signed his first professional contract.
Our American stopper has been excellent under Steve Wigley this season, making 10 league appearances and keeping an impressive six clean sheets in the process.
The 18-year-old was delighted after hearing the news.
"I was really happy because it was always a dream of mine to go pro. For me to hear that news, I was just so blessed. All the hard work that I've been putting in has paid off.
"My parents sacrificed so much for me. They'd drive me an hour, maybe two to practice and to games and to see it pay off is just amazing.
"This is a great Academy and my aim is to play with the Under-23s next year and hopefully train with the First Team eventually. The goal of course, is to get to a point where I'm training with the First Team everyday."
Academy Director Huw Jennings added: "Alex is a goalkeeper who hails from the US. He had to overcome a range of challenges during the pandemic, such as leaving home and settling into a brand new environment.
"He has managed very well and has become the 18s number one, performing at a high level. Alex qualifies to play for Poland as well as USA and both nations are monitoring his progress closely."
