Leeds United: We Are Premier League
Leeds United have announced that 17-year-old striker Harry Gray has put pen to paper on a first professional contract with the club.
The former St John Fisher Catholic High School pupil, who turned 17 earlier this month, has signed a long-term deal with the Whites.
The highly rated striker made his senior debut for his boyhood club on the day promotion back to the Premier League was secured last season – coming off the bench in a 6-0 victory over Stoke City at just 16 years of age.
Speaking to LUTV, Harry said: “I definitely always believed in myself that I would play for Leeds.
Harry Gray, 17, a former pupil at St John Fisher Catholic High School in Harrogate, has put pen to paper on a first professional contract at Leeds Unitedplaceholder image
Harry Gray, 17, a former pupil at St John Fisher Catholic High School in Harrogate, has put pen to paper on a first professional contract at Leeds United
"I have supported Leeds for as long as I know and went to all the games, but now I get to kind of live everyone’s dream as a fan and a player at the same time – there is nothing better.”
Gray has started his campaign for the Under 21s in outstanding form, scoring four goals in his first three Premier League 2 matches and netting a hat-trick in the 3-1 victory over Scunthorpe United in the National League Cup.
The 17-year-old has also received international recognition, having been called up to the England Under 18s.
A spokesperson at Leeds United said: “Everyone at Leeds United would like to congratulate Harry on signing a first professional contract and we look forward to seeing his development over the coming seasons.”
Harry is the younger brother of current Tottenham Hotspur player Archie Gray, son of ex-Leeds player Andy Gray, grandson of Scottish manager and former player Frank Gray, and grand-nephew of Leeds United club legend Eddie Gray.
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