Louie Philpott signs first professional contract with Leeds United

Louie Philpott has signed a two-year professional contract with Leeds United after establishing himself in the Under-21s team. The 17-year-old defender expressed his excitement and dedication to continuing his development in the Academy setup. Philpott is adapting to the more physical demands of U21 football and aims to gain more experience on the pitch to help the team achieve positive results. He is focused on improving his game, particularly in creating scoring opportunities as a wing-back.

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