Leeds United are pleased to announce Reuben Lopata-White has signed his first professional contract with the club.

Having impressed for the Whites’ Under-18s and Under-21s sides last term, the defender has penned a three-year deal, committing his future to Elland Road until 2027.

The 18-year-old starred for Rob Etherington's academy team as they reached the final of the FA Youth Cup, with Lopata-White playing every minute from the Fifth Round onwards.

The defender also debuted for Scott Gardner's U21s side last season, making four Premier League 2 starts towards the end of the campaign, and notably grabbing a first goal in a 3-0 victory over Derby County on home soil.

Everyone at Leeds United would like to congratulate Reuben on signing his first professional contract with the club and we look forward to seeing his development at Thorp Arch.