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“Penning deal” | ExWHUEmployee | Hammers sign Academy midfielder

**West Ham Academy have signed Connor Brooks from Concord Rangers, it has been reported by ExWHUEmployee.**

Although it is hoped that soon we will be able to start reporting on senior players joining the first team, our club insider has provided a positive update in terms of our Academy of Football, with the highly rated midfielder signing a deal to join the club.

It had been [reported exclusively previously](https://www.thewesthamway.com/2025/06/03/will-follow-exwhuemployee-next-academy-player-set-to-pen-deal/) that Brooks had been on trial at the club this summer, with the player aiming to secure a deal to remain in east London, having made the short trip from Essex based Concord Rangers.

It has now been reported by the club insider that the club were highly impressed with Brooks, with many at the club rating the player highly, as he now puts pen to paper with a view to progress he way towards opportunities at senior level in the future.

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