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Wolves winger winger Tyler Roberts signs pro terms

Wolves winger winger Tyler Roberts has put pen to paper on his first professional contract having spent a decade progressing through the club's academy.

The 17-year-old, who first joined the club at under-9 level, has been rewarded for his development and commitment to the club having come all the way through the system in gold and black to regularly wearing the captain's armband for Steve Davis' under-18s this season.

echnical director Scott Sellars is delighted to offer Roberts his pro deal having 'thoroughly earned it' for his years of dedication to Wolves.

“Tyler has been here since he was a young boy and has completed the full journey all the way through the Academy," Sellars said.

“Now he's achieved the dream and the goal that he has been working very hard towards for so many years of earning his first professional contract.

“'Tinks', as he's known, has always been a very hard-working boy and has always been committed to his own development and to the club. He epitomises everything we are looking for in our young players, in terms of work ethic, and he's been rewarded for his great attitude."

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