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Young defender pens professional deal on 17th birthday

2023-11-08T12:00:00.000Z

LEULUAI SIGNS FIRST PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT

Young defender pens professional deal on 17th birthday

2023-11-08T12:00:00.000Z

Young defender pens professional deal on 17th birthday

Burnley Football Club are pleased to announce that U18s defender Marley Leuluai has signed a professional contract at Turf Moor running until the summer of 2026.

Leuluai joined the Clarets in the summer on a two-year scholarship from Manchester City and has been a regular figure amongst Tony Philliskirk’s U18s side this campaign.

After penning a professional deal with Burnley, the 17-year-old said: “It’s a dream come true to sign my first professional contract. That’s it really, I can’t say much more, it’s a dream.

“I think it’s been the perfect transition to be honest, joining Burnley’s Academy. The style of play we’re trying to play; I’ve been playing that all my life, so it’s been a really good transition and I’m loving every minute. It’s been really good so far.”

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The defender is a New Zealand U17 international and after helping the Kiwi’s secure qualification for the U17 World Cup last season, Leuluai is now away in Indonesia for the tournament which starts this Friday.

New Zealand’s first game is on Sunday which will see Leuluai and his teammates come up against Venezuela.

Ahead of the tournament starting, the teenager added: “I’m so excited, to represent your country in a World Cup is a dream come true as well. I’ve got an exciting few weeks coming up so I can’t wait.”