Lyndon Lloyd 08/11/2024 7comments  |  Jump to last

Braiden Graham, the hugely promising teenage striker Everton initially signed from Linfield over the summer, has now agreed a three-year professional contract with the Club.

The Northern Ireland Under-19 international has made an electric start to life in the Blues's Finch Farm academy, scoring eight goals in seven games for the Under-18s.

“It’s unreal," Graham said evertonfc.com about his first pro deal. "It’s something I’ve always worked for since being a kid. All those years – the hard work and sacrifices – it’s been rewarded.

“I knew before I came to Everton that I’d have to hit the ground running because the best players will do that. Since I arrived, I’ve wanted to play well, score goals and help the team – and I think I’ve been doing that.”

Director of Football, Kevin Thelwell, expressed his pleasure at signing the 17-year-old forward, saying:

“We were delighted to bring Braiden to Everton in the summer, amid a lot of competition from other clubs for his signature, and it’s a move that has benefitted both him and the Club.

“He’s been excellent so far this season. His goal record is very impressive, and he’s shown a great attitude for learning. 

“Braiden’s game has developed working with our talented coaches, and he can see a clear pathway that offers him a great chance to progress at Everton.”

 

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Mike Hayes
1 Posted 08/11/2024 at 18:19:29
Good luck to the lad and fingers crossed he gets into the first team.
Derek Knox
2 Posted 08/11/2024 at 18:41:34
Yes, good to hear we are still signing promising talent.

Hopefully he makes it, many don't ever get near the first team.

James Flynn
3 Posted 08/11/2024 at 20:12:01
A couple of looks at him:

Link

Alan McGuffog
4 Posted 08/11/2024 at 20:25:41
Looks good and here's hoping. I remember Martin Murray though.
Dave Abrahams
5 Posted 08/11/2024 at 20:27:18
On another Everton website some fans are worried about his size and if he will grow in the next couple of years. I just hope his talent increases I've seen enough footballers throughout the years to know if your good enough you're big enough.

I think that flicked goal in James's link shows the kid has a bit of cockiness about him that shows he is confident in his ability.

Tim Greeley
6 Posted 10/11/2024 at 01:17:02
He's not nearly as odious looking a ginger as Ratfuck Gordon, I will give him that.

All the best (…scrolls back to top of article to remember his name) young Braiden, sir – do us proud!

Peter Fearon
7 Posted 10/11/2024 at 17:16:31
This would be good news but for the fact that there is zero chance Dyche will even consider giving him even a cameo. Same with Martin Sherif.

Meanwhile Calvert-Lewin has developed Maupayitis, Beto is confined to sub appearances, others are injured but would probably not get a look-in anyway.

Maybe some future Everton manager who isn't so frustratingly allergic to attacking football…

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