Leeds United youngster expresses delight at new deal after experience with first team

LEEDS United's Wales under-21s international Niall Huggins has expressed his delight at signing a new two-and-a-half-year deal with the Whites.
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Huggins has penned a new contract with the club that runs until the summer of 2023 as part of a fantastic week for the teenager who travelled with Marcelo Bielsa's first team to last weekend's Premier League clash at Everton.

The 19-year-old full back has already been with the club for 13 years with Huggins progressing to under-18s and under-23s football in recent seasons.

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Huggins has made six appearances for Mark Jackson’s under-23s side in Premier League 2 this term, helping the Whites to third position in Division Two.

WHIRLWIND WEEK: For Niall Huggins who has now signed a new deal. Photo by LUFC.WHIRLWIND WEEK: For Niall Huggins who has now signed a new deal. Photo by LUFC.
WHIRLWIND WEEK: For Niall Huggins who has now signed a new deal. Photo by LUFC.

The teenager signed his first professional deal with the club in the summer of 2019 and with his contract due to expire at the end of the current campaign, he has now agreed fresh terms.

The Wales under-21 international becomes the latest young player to agree fresh terms with the club, as the Whites continue to build for the future.

"I am delighted to sign a new deal," said Huggins on both his Twitter and Instagram pages.

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