Jeremy Monga, Leicester City's youth player, made headlines last season by becoming the second-youngest player in Premier League history at 15 years and 271 days. He has signed a new deal and will start his academy scholarship this summer after turning 16. He is set to pen his first professional contract with the club in 2026. Additionally, Leicester has extended other key players' contracts, ensuring investment in youth and strengthening their squad into the future.
Leicester City youth player Jeremy Monga has signed a new deal, echoing his rapid rise as the second-youngest player in Premier League history at just 15 years old.
After becoming the second-youngest player in Premier League history last season, Monga will begin an academy scholarship this summer, leading to his first professional contract in 2026.
Footballers under 18, like Monga, are prohibited from wearing jerseys that feature gambling sponsors, which caused him to wear a blank shirt during last season.
Leicester City continues to invest in youth, with several academy players signing new contracts, including Olabade Aluko, and extending deals for existing players like Jakub Stolarczyk.
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