AcademyEmmanuel Airoboma signs first professional contract with Liverpool FC

The 18-year-old defender has been part of the Reds’ Academy since U12 level.

Recruited from grassroots football, Airoboma is normally employed at centre-back, but can also play in the right full-back position.

A regular with the U18 squad last season, he has stepped up to join Rob Page's U21s group for the season ahead.