CHARLIE CREW SIGNS CONTRACT EXTENSION AT LEEDS UNITED — Leedsunited.com 12/7/24
Leeds United are pleased to announce Charlie Crew has signed a new contract with the club.
The midfielder’s four-year extension will keep the Wales
international at Elland Road until the summer of 2028.
Having starred for the Whites’ Under-18s and Under-21s sides
last season, Crew also appeared in the first team matchday squad a number of
times under Daniel Farke towards the end of the campaign, starting with a trip
to Watford’s Vicarage Road.
Crew’s development at Thorp Arch has mirrored his impressive
start on the international front, where after appearing for different youth age
groups, the 18-year-old was handed a first appearance for the Wales senior side
in June against Gibraltar.
Comfortable in different midfield roles, Charlie was an
integral part of Rob Etherington’s academy team that reached last season’s FA
Youth Cup final, featuring in every round of the competition.
Everyone at Leeds United would like to congratulate Charlie
on penning a new deal and we look forward to seeing his development at Elland
Road.
Having featured in matchday squads towards the end of last
season, the 18-year-old hopes to impress ahead of the 2024/25 Sky Bet
Championship campaign.
“It is a special moment for me and my family,” said Crew.
“It is something that I was always looking and hoping for and it is something
that, at a club like this, means so much to me.
“Since coming in two years ago, it has just been
unbelievable, from all the coaches to all the players. So, signing a new deal
means everything to me and I can’t wait to start the new season strongly.
“I think since coming in, I have only gone upwards and only
moved forward. That is down to the coaches I have worked with and all the
players. I definitely think I have moved forward, and I am looking ahead to
this season because I think I can push on even more.
“The club is unbelievable at producing players as you have
seen. It is now about following in their footsteps really and getting a taste
for first team football, showing the manager that he can trust me, moving
forward and working hard.”
Having represented his native Wales through different youth
age groups, Crew was handed a first appearance for the Dragons in a friendly
against Gibraltar over the summer.
Now, the versatile midfielder wants to use those experiences
to continue progressing with the Whites.
“It was a special moment. It was very nerve-wracking before
I came on but something that I have always wanted to do since I started playing
football. I was really happy with that and hopefully there are many more to
come.
“I am with Ethan, Dan and Joe everyday and they have helped
me settle in really well. If I can get up to their level, then I am sure I will
have had a good career.
“I am just going to keep working hard and settling into the
group which I think I did towards the end of last season.
“This season, I really want to push on and try and get in
and around the matchday squads, play a few games, and just show the manager
what I bring to the side and hopefully play in front of the fans at Elland
Road.”