Zenith wrote:I believe most academy graduates who are on their first professional contract have a salary ranging from £1k to £2k.
Just like with established professionals it depends on the talent and potential the player is showing.
For reference Eddie Nketiah was [reportedly] on £2k/week before signing a his second professional deal worthy of £15k/week in late 2017.
Hmmm
It's interesting. I also wonder what advice young players are given 're money
It's a small detail but important for a very human reason.... players of that age still usually listen to their mum!
If the club could build a rep for holding young players money in trust until they're older, or helping them save to buy a home, things like that could sway a parents opinion and indirectly a player's decision to sign with us
Most players, even young pros, never get rich and recognising that would show the club in a good light