A Belfast schoolboy is celebrating after earning a big move to MK Dons.
Teenager Michael Brammeld has agreed a two-year deal with the League One club and will make the move next summer after he turns 16.
The 15-year-old striker is currently part of Immaculata FC's impressive set-up in West Belfast but has yet to make his first-team debut for the Premier Division outfit.
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Brammeld impressed MK Dons' head of recruitment Dean Barker while representing a South Belfast Youth Football select side. He then went on to enjoy a trial with the English club before rubber stamping his scholarship deal.
MK Dons Academy Manager Jon Goodman said: "We are delighted to offer Michael a scholarship with us.
“This partnership with the SBYFL has enabled us to extend our scouting network and this has given a platform for Michael and other players to showcase their talent with us.
“This culminated in some outstanding performances by Michael and our MK Dons squad at SuperCupNI, where the boys drew with Manchester United and beat Leeds United.”
SBYFL chairman Robert Johnston agreed: “Everyone involved is over the moon for Michael and his family.
“I had the first conversation with MK Dons back in March 2021 and to see the relationship grow since then has been amazing.
"Michael is a player who has been competing in our league for as long as I can remember, playing for Immaculata at various age groups, and through our select team it gave him an extra platform aiding his development and he grabbed it with both hands.
“He has given other players the belief that they could benefit from this opportunity in future.”
Immaculata Junior FC added: "We are proud to announce that Michael Brammeld has signed a 2 year scholarship with MK Dons.
"Michael has played at various age groups for the club and is a credit to himself, his family and all the Immaculata coaches that have helped him progress."
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