Promising defender Oliver Casey has signed a new three-year contract with Leeds United until the summer of 2023.
The 19-year-old is among those in the under-23 group head coach Marcelo Bielsa has taken a liking to, naming him in the first-team squad on 12 occasions this season.
Casey made it onto the pitch the first time he was included, coming on as a substitute at Huddersfield Town in December.
Carlos Corberan used Casey regularly in Premier League Professional Development League Group North, using him as a defensive midfielder as well as a centre-back.
Casey is not expected to be the last of the current under-23s to have new contracts announced in the coming weeks.
A club statement said: “Leeds United are pleased to announce Oliver Casey has signed a new contract with the club.
“The 19-year-old has agreed a three-year deal, running until the summer of 2023.
“Casey has been a regular for Carlos Corberan’s under-23s throughout the campaign, making a total of 22 appearances in the Professional Development League and Premier League Cup.
“His performances caught the eye of head coach Marcelo Bielsa, who has included Casey in his matchday squad on a regular basis, with the defender making his senior debut from the bench in the 2-0 victory over Huddersfield Town last December.
“He becomes the latest young player to sign a new deal with Leeds United, as the club continues to build for the future.”
