West Ham youngster Junior Robinson has signed a new two-and-a-half-year contract at the club.

Keeping hold of their current group of youth players could be key to the future success of West Ham United. There is so much talent throughout the academy and the club are in the process of tying down the players that they think can make the step up.

The most recent player they’ve given a contract to is 19-year-old Junior Robinson. His new deal will keep him at the London Stadium until 2026.

Since the start of this campaign, the versatile youngster has played 10 games following his awful injury record last season. Being able to play anywhere on the right has made him a brilliant option for the U21s.

“I’m really happy to get another contract with the Club I have been at since I was six, so it is a huge moment for me,” he told the official site. “It shows that West Ham has a big trust in me and believes I can make the next step into the first team and hopefully I can show them that I can do that.”

“I had a couple of injuries in my first year as a professional but that just made me hungrier, and I think I appreciate playing a lot more because of that. West Ham has always been my team and my friends all support West Ham, so it is my dream to play here.”

Robinson is highly rated by everyone at the club, and it is always brilliant when someone who is a boyhood fan gets a chance. Mark Noble fits that bill perfectly, and he has nothing but positive things to say about Junior. 

“Junior is a hugely likeable character, and we are thrilled that he will continue his progress with West Ham United.”

“His journey to this stage has not been the easiest and he has shown huge dedication and determination to overcome the setbacks he faced during his first full season as a professional.”

“Junior has impressed for the U21s this season – and while he has been a key part of the side that reached the last 16 of the Bristol Street Motors Trophy and Premier League International Cup semi-finals, he knows the hard work must continue.”