New deals for Leeds youngsters

Last updated : 13 July 2024 By .

Leeds United have announced Reuben Lopata-White has signed his first professional contract at the club.

The 18-year-old has penned a three-year deal, until the summer of 2027, after having played for both Leeds' under-18 and under-21 sides last season.

The defender made four starts for the under-21 side and scored one goal.

Versatile defender Joe Richards, 18, has also signed a deal until the summer of 2025.

The club have also confirmed that Harry Christy has signed a new contract.

The 20-year-old goalkeeper has agreed a new one-year deal at Elland Road, which will see him remain with the club until the summer of 2025.

Christy has been a regular for the under-18 and under-21 sides and featured on the bench for the first team in an FA Cup match last season.

Forward Marley Wilson has signed his first professional contract with Leeds United as the Whites prepare for their 2024-25 Championship campaign.

The 18-year-old has been given a one-year deal after impressing in the Under-18 Premier League, FA Youth Cup and Premier League 2.

Wilson is able to play anywhere across the frontline and scored 18 goals in 42 appearances last season.

Dan Toulson has also put pen to paper on his first pro deal - a one-year contract.

The versatile defender - who played as a holding midfielder, centre-half and left-back last season - is already a key player in the Whites' under-18 and under-21 teams.

Toulson also played every minute in Leeds United's journey to the FA Youth Cup final last season.

Meanwhile, midfielder Joe Snowdon has signed a one-year contract extension to summer 2025.

The 20-year-old impressed in the Premier League 2 last season, making 12 appearances and scoring four times.

He also featured in a number of cup competitions for the youth team.

Luca Thomas has also agreed on a one-year contract extension at Elland Road.

The versatile forward - who can play as a striker or a winger - has worked his way through the club's youth ranks, representing Leeds United in the U18 Premier League, Premier League 2 and FA Youth Cup so far.

Thomas made 18 appearances in the Premier League 2 last season, scoring six goals and registering four assists along the way.

Midfielder Rhys Chadwick has signed his first professional contract with Leeds United, which will see him continue his development at Thorp Arch.

The 17-year-old has been given a two-year deal after becoming an integral player in Rob Etherington's Under-18s side which reached the FA Youth Cup final last season.

Chadwick also started a number of matches in the Under-21s' Premier League 2 campaign, after impressing boss Scott Gardner.