New deal for teenage prodigy

  • by Staff Writer
  • Thursday, 26th June 2014

West Ham have confirmed that teenage defender Josh Pask has signed a new deal with the club.

Pask, a 16-year-old defender was the subject of interest from a number of top flight clubs, including Arsenal, but chose instead to remain with the Hammers whom he first joined at the age of eight.

Academy Director Tony Carr told whufc.com: "We are delighted that he has stayed loyal to his local club. Many top clubs, including Champions League clubs, were chasing Josh, so we were delighted to fight them off for his signature.

"He is a centre-back who is very tall and lean, quick over the ground and good on the ball and in the air. He has a great attitude and goes about his game in a quiet but effective way. We look forward greatly to working with him and moving him up to the Under-21s as soon as possible."

A local lad hailing from Manor Park, Pask has already represented the Under 18s on ten occasions (starting in eight of those) and will begin life as a full-time scholar when Chadwell Heath re-opens for pre-season training next week.

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