'Makes magical things happen': Ollie Bostock praise as West Brom star pens new deal and eyes first team breakthrough
Ollie Bostock seems to have impressed his new boss Ryan Mason so far this summer - and has now been rewarded with a new contract.
The Welsh youth international has been a name familiar to Albion fans for some time - and has been in and around the first team set up.
The academy player of the year, who has been at Albion for 12 years has become one of the most highly rated currently coming out of the academy.
Used in pre-season by Mason, he he has also been named on the bench in Championship fixtures so far this season and how he has been handed a new two year deal - which runs to June 2027.
The 18-year-old believes the latest contract shows renewed faith from the club and he now wants senior action - whether it be at Albion or on loan.
He said: “I am very proud to extend my time at Albion.
“I’ve been at the club for 12 years now and they have done everything for me from a footballing perspective. I’ve not known any other club other than this one and who I am as a person is down to how Albion has shaped me.
“This contract has made me realise the faith the club have in me and how much they want to see me succeed.
“Last year was a successful one on the pitch, scoring goals, getting assists, and they got me around the first team squad.
“I want this contract to take me into first-team football, whether that be here or on loan, that’s the next step which can benefit me and make me a better player.”
The deal comes after Bostock captained Wales under 19s during the international break - having risen through the Welsh youth ranks during his time at Albion.
He has two goals in three under 21 games so far this season - and his new deal has brought around high praise from Albion's academy manager Richard Stevens.
He added: "It was important for us to ensure Ollie’s long-term future was at Albion.
“We will make sure he gets everything he needs to develop and grow into the footballer we know he can become.
“To progress in this industry, you have to have a strong mentality and Ollie challenges himself and is the type of footballer who is going to take risks.
“He has got that mentality where he can take risks and make magical things happen, as we saw last year in the Youth Cup and in some of the 21s games.
“His good moments are memorable and we hope to see more of those during his performances in the future.”
