Fulham prospect Sessegnon signs three-year contract

Ryan Sessegnon has committed his future to Fulham by signing a three-year contract.

The Roehampton-born 17-year-old’s new deal – his first professional contract – comes after months of speculation that he could leave Craven Cottage this summer.

He was linked with several Premier League clubs, including Chelsea, but opted to stay with the Whites.

“I’m excited to see what’s in front of me at this club. Hopefully we can all push on now,” he told Fulham’s website.

Sessegnon, who can play at left-back or further forward, has been at Fulham since 2008, as has his twin brother Steven.

He made his senior debut in August last year and has made a total of 30 first-team appearances, scoring seven goals.

Fulham’s vice-chairman and director of football operations Tony Khan said: “Ryan’s debut season with the first team was spectacular and we are so proud of this very special young man.”