Harris thrilled to sign professional contract with Newcastle

Newcastle United goalkeeper Aidan Harris is delighted to sign his first professional contract.

Harris was on the bench for Newcastle’s Champions League group stage match against Milan last season.

He told the club’s website: “It’s an unbelievable feeling to sign my first professional contract with Newcastle United. It means so much to be with my boyhood team as I grew up loving the club and it’s so surreal that I’m officially a professional footballer for the club.

“My football journey started seven years ago and it has been absolutely incredible. I have no regrets and so far I have made the most of the opportunities I have been given. There have been low moments in my career but they have taught me more than the highs ever could, so I am grateful for both.

“Making my first-team debut for Newcastle in Australia was something I will remember forever. It was a great experience and I learned a lot from the 30 minutes I played. The whole trip was brilliant and I made a lot of memories along the way. Progressing to the first team is the long-term goal and it is one I will strive for relentlessly during my time at the Academy and watching goalkeepers like Tim Krul, Freddie Woodman and Fraser Forster has inspired me to do the same.”