By Fulham FC

The Club is delighted to announce that Academy trio Idris Odutayo, Ibane Bowat and Luciano D'Auria-Henry have all signed new contracts.

Bowat has signed a two-year deal with a one-year option, while D'Auria-Henry and Odutayo have signed one-year deals, again with a one-year option to extend.

The three defenders played pivotal roles for Steve Wigley's Under-18s last season, helping the young Whites to a second successive league title. Their performances at the back were impressive all season, with Fulham conceding the fewest goals in the league with 28.

On his delight after signing on, D'Auria-Henry said:

"I'm very happy. I've been at the club for seven years and now I'm just looking to push on really."

Luciano D'Auria-Henry

Odutayo continued: "I'm absolutely delighted to be able to spend even more time at Fulham. I've been here since I was a kid and this is my boyhood club."

On his future objectives, Bowat said: "I just want to keep improving as a player and become the best I can be, on and off the pitch. The goal is to gain some First Team experience in the near future."

Ibane Bowat V Chelsea (A)

Academy Director, Huw Jennings, added:

"We're delighted to announce the signing of a number of players moving through their journey with us. Ibane Bowat had a very good season last year and was a linchpin for the successful Under-18s defence. He also got recognition from one of his eligible nations, Scotland. He has significant potential and has really grown during his time with us.

"Idris Odutayo has been with us for a long period of time and he's a talented left-sided defender. He made a number of appearances for the Under-23s towards the back end of the season and featured during their 1-0 win over West Brom at the Cottage.

Idris Odutayo

"Luciano D'Auria-Henry overcame a serious injury in the first year of his scholarship but he came through it excellently. As his performances have demonstrated, he's a very pacey full-back who is brilliant going forward and getting stronger and stronger defensively."