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Guernsey boy signs for Southampton FC Academy

A nine-year-old boy from Guernsey has signed for Southampton FC's under-10s Academy.

Kayo Ajanaku signed his official contract in a ceremony at Staplewood on 1 August and has moved from Guernsey to the UK with his family.

Academy scouts from Southampton said they were so impressed by his skills that he "bypassed" an eight-week trial he was signed up to and was registered as an academy player straight away.

Scout Roshan Bhatti said after 30 minutes of watching Kayo play his first thought was: "I would love to coach this kid."

'Clearly the standout'

He said: "I watched Kayo play against our academy boys and he was clearly the standout but what stood out for me was his attitude on and off the pitch.