Jordan Young signs first professional deal with Swindon Town

Town starlet Jordan Young has this week put pen to paper on his first professional contract with the Football Club.

The Robins have secured the services of one of the most exciting youngsters to come out of the academy system in recent years, after Young signed off a three year deal.

The second year scholar recently celebrated his 17th birthday, making him eligible for a full time, professional deal in SN1.

Town fans got their first glimpse of the attacking midfielder during the 2015/16 season when manager Luke Williams handed the then 16-year-old his first slice of match action in an away fixture against Port Vale.

Young immediately grabbed attention with an assured and mature display, leading manager Williams to heap praise upon him following the narrow 1-0 defeat.

The midfielder capped off the campaign in fine style, getting on the score sheet in the final game of the season against Shrewsbury Town and in turn becoming the club's third all time youngster goalscorer, behind Paul Rideout and Andy Caton. 

The Chippenham-born midfielder turned down a move to Premier League champions Chelsea at 12-years-old, instead opting to hone his craft in the Swindon academy. 

Young has been a staple part of manager Luke Williams' pre-season plans so far, with the Town manager previously going on record to state the 17-year-old has all the qualities to become a first team regular.