Joe Cowan has signed his first professional contract with Sunderland AFC. The 17-year-old has been at the club for nearly 10 years and has progressed through the academy ranks to feature for both the Under-21 and Under-18 sides.
Cowan's Academy Journey
Cowan joined Sunderland AFC's academy as a young player and has impressed with his performances at youth level over the past year, breaking into the Under-21 squad.
Cowan's Reaction
"I'm over the moon to sign this contract," Cowan said. "I've been here around 10 years, so it's amazing to have signed it. I want to say thank you to everyone who has helped me because the coaches and my family, I wouldn't have been at this moment if it wasn't for them."
Academy Head's Assessment
John Hewitson, Head of Academy, said: "We are really pleased that Joe has committed his future to the Club. He has been at the academy for a long time and a lot of staff members have contributed to his development, and to see him progressing so well is really nice to see. Joe knows that this is only the beginning and there is a lot of hard work to come in the future."
