Supporters of Wolverhampton Wanderers have been showing their love for a club announcement on Christian Marques’ first professional contract signing.
As shared by the Old Gold’s academy Twitter account on Wednesday, the Under-23 defender has put pen to paper on his first pro contract (per Wolves Academy), which has left supporters delighted.
Under-23 captain Christian Marques has signed his first pro contract with Wolves.
Congratulations, Christian!
— Wolves Academy (@WolvesAcademy) March 11, 2020
Fully deserved. Absolute baller
— Wolves Loan Watch (@WolvesLoanWatch) March 11, 2020
Top talent.
— James (@JaiwolfLee) March 11, 2020
Good stuff, looks like a real quality prospect! ???
— ?????? ? ? (@Jamo__) March 11, 2020
Are you pleased to see so much investment going into Wolves' academy sides?No, should be used in the first team
Yes, it bodes really well for the future
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As revealed by the Molineux outfit, the 17-year-old central defender has signed his deal with Wolves after becoming the youngest player ever to captain the Under-23s (as per Wolves).
The Swiss national has featured in 17 appearances across the Under-18 and Under-23 squads for Wolves this season, during which he has scored once and assisted once (per Transfermarkt), leaving fans delighted he was given a professional contract.
Great news and fully deserved. Christian is going to be a superstar and be the rock of our defence for years to come
— Lee Smith (@Cart78) March 11, 2020
Absolute scenes
— Richy Rozay® (@buzzdeep83) March 11, 2020
Looks a great player Brilliant news for wolverhampton wanderers fc ?
— charliemurray (@charlie32121720) March 11, 2020
What do we think?
As can be judged from the responses from Wolves supporters, it is clear that this youngster is one that they are excited about and are watching his youth career unfold with anticipation.
Having become the youngest player to captain Wolves’ Under-23 side is also no mean feat (per Wolves) and could mean that Marques is a really exciting future prospect.