Devon Brockie: What you will get from me is hard work | OneFootball

Leeds United Academy attacker Devon Brockie signed a first professional contract with his boyhood club after making the step up into the Under-21s set up at Thorp Arch.

The versatile forward has appeared in the Premier League 2, Vertu Trophy and National League Cup so far this term for Scott Gardner’s side and is delighted to have put pen to paper on a new deal.

“It is a good feeling for me and my family,” the 18-year-old said. “It feels good, especially from growing up in Leeds.

“I have supported Leeds all my life and been here for a lot of years, had a lot of ups and downs there and come through at the other end.

“One thing that I will always be grateful for with Leeds is how they have helped me develop as not only a footballer but as a man.

“So the transition from maybe a teen, a boy, to understanding what the world of football looks like to some degree and setting me up for my career.

“What I have learned and the foundations I have built is thanks to the people at Leeds and that is what I will always be grateful for.

“I think what you will get from me is hard work from the first minute to the end. When I step on the pitch, I think everything I do is for the team. Everything I do is to get three points for the team.

“And then in attacking areas, I feel when I am at my best, I can be calm and make things happen, creating things and scoring goals.

“Playing in attacking areas more, I think getting my name on the scoresheet and getting more assists is a goal and becoming someone who people look at to think, ‘he is going to be a danger player’.

“When you are around players that are as good as what we have in the U21s and the coaches that we have, who obviously are unbelievable at their jobs, it is a lot easier to get up to speed and enjoy being consistent day in, day out.”