Midfielder puts pen to paper on a one year contract with the club
We are pleased to announce that promising Academy graduate Shay Spencer has signed his first professional contract with the club, keeping him at RG2 until 2025.
The youngster first signed with the Royals as an Under 16 in April 2022, and the dynamic midfielder has impressed in the setup as he has progressed into Mikele Leigertwood's Under 18 side. His impressive form has seen him gain exposure with the Under 21s, which has offered valuable experience in Premier League 2 on two occasions so far this campaign.
Academy Manager, Michael Gilkes, said "I’m delighted Shay, a promising young midfielder in our Academy system, has signed his first professional contract with the club.
Since arriving with us he has shown lots of potential, and has equipped himself well in both the Under 18 and Under 21 teams in his developing years.
The PDP staff have been delighted by the outstanding performances Shay has produced this season. He’s a great young man with exceptional talent and a bright future ahead
We are continually proud of the pedigree of our Academy, and I look forward to seeing how Shay develops as he begins the professional phase of his career.”