Rio Ferdinand's son Lorenz has signed a professional deal with Brighton after spending time in non-league football with Havant & Waterlooville.
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Lorenz signs contract with BrightonMade Premier League 2 debut in JanuaryHas progressed through Seagulls' academyFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Ferdinand's son Lorenz joined Brighton as an under-13 player and has risen through the ranks steadily, making his Premier League 2 debut in January before playing in a senior match for the first time while on loan with non-league outfit Havant & Waterlooville in April.
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A goalkeeper and Rio's eldest son, Lorenz kept two clean sheets in six appearances in the Southern League towards the backend of last season. He sits among a raft of promising shot-stoppers on the south coast, with European Under-21 Championship winner James Beadle on the Albion's books alongside Carl Rushworth, who has spent time on loan with Walsall, Lincoln, Swansea and Hull.
WHAT WAS SAID
Speaking after 13 youngsters penned for first pro deals, Brighton academy manager Ian Buckman said: "We’re pleased to see this cohort of players sign their first professional contracts here, with a number of them at the club from a very young age.
"All of them have already had some form of experience with the under-21s, while a few have been involved with the first team.
"We look forward to them continuing their careers with us and helping them develop over the coming years."
DID YOU KNOW?
Rio is a six-time Premier League winner with United, also claiming the 2008 Champions League on his way to becoming a Red Devils legend.
