Manasse Mampala declared his determination to “keep scoring and assisting goals” as he revealed how the “positive vibes” at Everton have helped his talent to flourish.
The 17-year-old has been rewarded with his first professional contract after an impressive 2017/18 season with the Blues’ Under-18s.
The forward hit 11 goals and chipped in with six assists in 18 appearances in the U18 Premier League.
The DR Congo-born teenager’s displays saw him force his way into the reckoning for the Under-23s in the latter stages of the campaign as he made two appearances for David Unsworth’s side.