ACADEMY youngster Jamie Soule has signed his first professional contract at Albion.
The 17-year-old striker - pictured alongside Director of Football Administration Richard Garlick - penned a two-and-a-half-year deal at the Club’s Palm Training Ground earlier this week.
Soule has played for the Club’s Under-18 and PL2 outfits this season, and has represented England at youth level.
Albion’s Technical Director, Nick Hammond, said: “Jamie is a player who has progressed through our age groups and we are pleased with his development.
“Academy players progressing to the first team has been, and will remain, a hugely important part of our long term plan.
“Jamie is a very talented young player and we believe with the support of our excellent coaching team, and continued hard work on his part, he can fulfil his potential.”