HERE WE GO…Confirm done deal: 17-year-old makes history by signing first professional contract with Manchester United-
Manchester United’s Jaydan Kamason has signed his first professional contract with the club.
The defender puts pen to paper to become the first player from the Emerging Talent Programme (ETP) scheme to sign a professional contract with Manchester United.
Kamason has been with the club since the age of ten, when he was picked out by the ETP from local grassroots team Stockport Vikings.
He now makes history by signing his first professional contract.
Jaydan Kamason signs Man Utd contract
Manchester United confirmed today that the 17-year-old had become the first player from the ETP scheme to sign a professional contract with the Red Devils.
Kamason is a versatile defender who has risen within United’s youth ranks in his seven years at the club. He is currently featuring for the U18s.
The academy does not normally announce a player’s first professional contract, but an exception has been made in the case of Kamason due to him making history as the first player to put pen to paper from the excellent scheme.
‘Proud to have signed my 1st pro with this massive club, truly blessed 🙏🏾. Thankful towards my family for the continued support and those who have helped me throughout the journey so far. The hard work continues!’ the post reads.
Teammates Jack Fletcher and Finley McAllister also commented.
What is the Emerging Talent Programme at Manchester United?
‘The Academy’s Emerging Talent Programme delivers a range of projects in the community that ensure as many children as possible have the chance to engage with Manchester United, experience how the Academy operates and create incredible memories playing the game.’
‘Led by Jen Mildenhall, Academy coaches, including David Campbell, Lee Dunn, Sophie Hunt, James McGerity and Zoe Flanagan, engage with schools, grassroots football clubs and community groups across Manchester’s 10 boroughs.’
‘In total, 12,000 children engage with the programme each year across 500 primary schools, 200 secondary schools and hundreds of junior teams. In addition, 800 coaches have benefited from workshops, webinars and practical sessions in the last year alone.’
‘The programme staff work closely with the recruitment team, including Luke Federenko and Callum Tongue, to identify talented footballers and offer them the opportunity to attend a structured development programme at the club’s Emerging Talent Centre, based at the Carrington Training Complex.’
‘The Centre gives boys an opportunity to engage in regular coaching and a bespoke games programme while continuing to play for their local junior teams.’
‘With support from expert staff, players who demonstrate high potential are invited to join the main Academy programme.’
‘To date, a total of 46 players have gone on to register as a player, and a further 350 have registered at other professional clubs, with staff signposting them to Football League sides across the north-west.’
Welcome aboard, Jaydan. Let’s hope he is the first of many.
