Ed Jones has penned his first professional contract

Under-21s defender Ed Jones has penned his first professional contract, keeping him at Everton until the end of June 2024.

Jones joined the Club’s Academy at the age of 10 and has developed into a modern, versatile defender with impressive technical ability. While he can comfortably play as a wing-back, it is in central defence where he has performed and thrived most often.

After putting pen to paper on his new one-year deal, the 18-year-old told evertontv: “I’m really happy to get the contract signed. It’s been a long journey and it’s a proud moment to be here with all my family. I am excited for the season to get started.

“I’ve been at Everton for a long time, me and my dad used to have Season Tickets and we’d watch a lot of games. This place is like a second home to me.

“There are a lot of people around the Club who I know - coaches and players - so it’s been a good step for me to get my first professional contract and now hopefully I can try to kick on in the next few years.”