Albion youngster Cole Deeming has penned a new two-year deal with the club.
The midfielder, who agreed first professional terms in April 2024, has signed an improved contract until June 2027.
The boyhood Baggies fan, from Halesowen, has been with the club since the age of six and made his senior debut in last season’s Carabao Cup tie at Fleetwood Town.
The 2024/25 campaign proved to be a hugely successful one for the 18-year-old, with Cole featuring regularly for the PL2 team while also captaining the U18 side to the FA Youth Cup quarter finals.
And Deeming says he’s determined to keep improving after spending pre-season as part of the first-team set-up.
“I’m over the moon,” said Cole. “It’s something I’ve been working towards.
“I’ve been here since the age of six, so getting a new deal and the club putting their faith in me and giving me a platform to perform is massive. I’m delighted.
“I really enjoyed being around the first-team squad during pre-season. I was really grateful for the opportunity. It’s been intense but it’s only going to make me a better player.
“Being around the senior lads, you can learn a lot from them. Hopefully I can rise to their level.
“Obviously the manager was a midfielder as well, so that has helped, and I can learn a lot from him too. He’s been really good with me.
“It was a big thing being on the bench in the Championship last weekend. That was massive for me and my family, and a really proud moment.”
Sporting Director Andrew Nestor added: “We’re pleased to have Cole continue his football journey with the Albion.
“He started with us at a very young age and has since gone on to captain our U18s, feature in the PL2 team, make his debut in the senior side in the Carabao Cup, as well as being part of our first-team group during pre-season over the summer.”
“Cole is another great example of the talent that we are developing in our academy, as we continue to build our own pipeline of young prospects coming through across various positions that fit our first-team playing model.”
