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Manchester Evening News
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Richard Fay

Elyh Harrison signs professional Manchester United contract

Manchester United youngster Elyh Harrison has signed his first-ever professional contract with the club.

The 17-year-old joined United last summer from Stevenage Town on a scholarship deal, but became eligible for professional terms when he celebrated his birthday last month.

Taking to social media on Tuesday, Harrison confirmed that he has now signed a professional contract at the club as part of his next stage of development.

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The young shot-stopper has been a regular for United's U18 side this season and featured for the club in both of their FA Youth Cup matches.

Radek Vitek was promoted to the U21 side at the start of the season, which left Harrison competing with Tom Wooster and Eric Hanbury for game time at his age range.

Harrison has played nearly 1,000 minutes for the under-18s in 11 appearances since joining, and will be eager to further his development in the years ahead.

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