Scottish teenager Ben Doak has signed his first professional contract with Liverpool in the latest step on his rise to Anfield stardom.
The 17-year-old left Celtic for the Reds in the summer and has consistently been playing above his age group. Despite only turning 17 on Friday, he has already starred in Premier League 2 and the UEFA Youth League - as well as making his senior debut off the bench against Derby County in the EFL Cup.
There are hopes the Scotland Under-21 midfielder will have a big future and in the latest milestone in his burgeoning career, he has been handed a professional contract that will keep him tied down at Anfield long-term. A club statement read: "Ben Doak has signed his first professional contract with Liverpool FC.
"Scotland U21 international Doak has enjoyed a fine season since his arrival from Celtic in the summer, impressing with his quick, direct running on the right wing and eye for goal. Starting with Marc Bridge-Wilkinson’s U18 side, he has also made appearances in Premier League 2 and the Papa Johns Trophy for the U21s and notably for Barry Lewtas’ U19 side in the UEFA Youth League. Doak scored four goals and provided four assists to help the young Reds top their Youth League group and progress to the last 16."
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