Ellis Taylor has signed his first professional contract with Sunderland, signing a three-year deal at the Stadium of Light.
The left-sided player becomes the second played to agree terms on Wearside after Anthony Patterson signed a new two-year deal this morning.
Taylor has put pen to paper on a new contract after completing his scholarship at Sunderland, scoring four goals in eight matches for the Black Cats’ Under-18s.
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The youngster also made 17 appearances and scored one goal for the Under-23s during the 2020-21 season, capping an impressive campaign within the club’s youth set-up.
Speaking to Sunderland's official website after signing his first professional contract, Taylor said; “It’s a huge moment to sign my first professional contract, especially having been here for so many years.
"I’ve been at Sunderland since I was nine years old, so it’s really special and tops off what I feel has been a really good season for me. Elliott [Dickman] and Proc [Michael Proctor] have shown a lot of faith in me and I’d really like to thank them for the opportunity.
"Now, I want to keep learning and keep developing.”
Kristjaan Speakman added: “Ellis has a really bright future and we are delighted to have agreed a long-term contract with him.
"He’s a local boy who’s been at the club for nearly 10 years and he represents what we are trying to achieve.”
