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Brentford's Academy stars Grey and Samuels express how it feels to sign first pro contract

Zack Oaten
Brentford's Academy stars Grey and Samuels express how it feels to sign first pro contract
Brentford's Academy stars Grey and Samuels express how it feels to sign first pro contractAction Plus
Andre Grey and Kerron Samuels have signed one-year professional contracts with a club option of another year and have spoken about how excited they are about what's ahead.

Lydia Bedford’s Under-18s is where both players impressed last season with the pair now looking to break into the B team. 

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Grey was over the moon with his first professional contract as he told the club website: 

“I’m delighted! It’s been a long journey for me - from getting released by Crystal Palace to joining Kinetic Academy, where I was able to build my confidence again, which led me to the opportunity to join Brentford.  

“Now being offered a professional contract, it’s a dream come true and it’s shown me that the hard work has paid off.” 

Samual also stated how proud he was: 

“Signing my pro contract was a very proud moment for myself and my family - it’s something that I’ve been aiming towards for a little while now so to achieve it was a great feeling.” 

Grey spent spent six years at Crystal Palace before moving to Brentford’s academy which gives young footballers the opportunity to stay in education whilst pursuing a career in football, he spoke more about his move: 

"It’s obviously a lot more demanding here than when I was at Kinetic, but I knew that would be the case joining a Premier League club. 

“Kinetic were great for me - without them, I wouldn’t be here. I was buzzing to join Brentford and I knew I had what it takes to develop at the club; that confidence has helped me along the way.”