Plenty of Crystal Palace supporters have been sharing their positive thoughts on social media regarding teenager David Omilabu after he signed professional terms with the club on Wednesday.
The 18-year-old, who has been with the club’s academy since the age of eight, has been in fine form for the Eagles’ youth sides this season.
Omilabu in free-scoring Palace form
Omilabu has netted nine goals in as many games for the Under-18 side in recent months, while also recording a goal and an assist for the Under-23’s in his opening two appearances.
The young attacker’s displays for the Under-18’s have helped them to top spot in the Under-18 Premier League South, while his first strike for the Under-23’s was the winner against Burnley.
Palace shared the news on Omilabu’s professional deal on their official Twitter page on Wednesday afternoon.
This is what these fans had to say to the update, with plenty delighted and one happy to label it as ‘excellent news’ for the club.
Palace fans full of praise for Omilabu
"Excellent news, got some very talented youngsters coming through at academy level - David is one of them"
"ABSOLUTE SCENES"
"great news this, looks the real deal this lad"
"Yesssssssss"
"If we can perfect the transition from academy to first team, were gonna mean serious business in a few years time"
"Stick him in the first team now please"
In other news: Fans have slammed one Premier League star after his comments on Wilfried Zaha, find out more here.