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Centre-back agrees one-year contract

2025-10-09T14:00:00.000Z

ADEKOYA TURNS PROFESSIONAL

Centre-back agrees one-year contract

2025-10-09T14:00:00.000Z

Centre-back agrees one-year contract

Burnley Football Club can confirm that Noah Adekoya has signed his first professional contract with the Clarets.

The centre-back has agreed a one-year deal that runs until the summer of 2026.

On the news, Adekoya said: “Having been here for so long it’s a good feeling, and I’m so happy.

“Burnley feels like home, and I feel like the staff here have trust in me.

“It (my scholarship) was a great two years and taking on the captaincy helped develop my leadership and communication skills, as well as other things I wanted to work on.

“I’m looking forward to playing bigger clubs this season and it should be a good way to test myself.”

Adekoya has been with the Club since his U12s season and has just completed his two-year scholarship under the guidance of U18s Manager Tony Philliskirk.

Now 18, the Liverpudlian captained the young Clarets to the U18 Professional Development League North title last season.

Additionally, he made nine appearances for the U21s and scored his first goal at that level in April’s 3-0 victory over Fleetwood Town at Poolfoot Farm.

Academy Manager Chris Casper added: “We’re pleased that Noah will continue to be part of our U21s group going forwards.

“He showed real leadership qualities last season and that, alongside his performances and physical profile, give us the confidence that he can keep improving.”