Gideon Kodua has signed his first professional contract with West Ham, the club has confirmed.

Kodua has turned into a professional, having put pen to paper at Chadwell Heath.

The Irons have recently signed up Callum Marshall and Ollie Scarles to professional deals and Kodua is now the latest to follow suit.

The 18-year-old is a versatile attacker and he has already played for the U21s, racking up impressive numbers while doing so.

He has scored seven goals in 11 games for the U18s and also scored 13 times in 28 games for the U21s last season.

Kodua has expressed his joy at signing professional terms and is excited about developing at the London Stadium as he continues his development.

Per the club’s official website, announcing the deal he has signed, he said: “I’m excited and proud to sign my first professional deal with West Ham United, and I’m really eager to see what the future holds for me now.

“My time with West Ham United has gone amazing so far and I think, in a way, I’ve shocked myself. But also, in a way, I’ve proven to myself that if I work hard then anything is possible. I’ve kept my head down and worked hard with the coaches here, and I’m proud of what I’ve achieved so far. 

“This season has been amazing. Not just on the pitch, but off the pitch as well. The boys in the U18s and I have all created a real bond and we have a real team spirit on the pitch. For me, personally, it’s going so well and I’m really enjoying the season so far.”

Kodua will now hope to continue standing out in the youth teams, before potentially making the step up to the first-team.