Teenager Sanca signs first Newport contract

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Image caption, Defender Nelson Sanca helped Newport County reach the FAW Youth Cup quarter-finals

Newport County have given teenage defender Nelson Sanca his first professional contract.

The 17-year-old joined the Exiles' academy in the summer of 2023 after impressing in the Ardal Leagues with Cardiff club Canton.

Sanca made his senior debut against Tranmere Rovers in April.

鈥淚 think it鈥檚 been a really good season for me and I can鈥檛 thank everyone enough for their support," said Sanca.

鈥淟ast season I came from grassroots, and I couldn鈥檛 have imagined to have been in this position almost a year later."

He added: 鈥淭he academy has been brilliant to be a part of since I joined. They鈥檝e played a huge part in my development and have always been there for me.

鈥淣ext season for me is just about kicking on once again. Work hard with the first team and try and play as many games as possible."