OFFICIAL Chelsea announcement made confirming deal has been signed and sealed!
Jack Austin, the goalie for the Chelsea Under-18s, wowed the coaching staff and earned his first professional contract, the Blues revealed on their website this week.
The Blues posted on the club website: ‘Jack joined the Blues at the end of his Under-14s season following a spell with Cambridge United. He has progressed through the age groups and last term helped our Under-17s win the Premier League Cup after defeating Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux.
‘He has featured for our Under-18s this season against Brighton & Hove Albion, Arsenal and Leicester City and signed his pro deal after celebrating his 17th birthday.
‘Congratulations, Jack!’