AFC Youth Academy graduate Findlay Marshall has agreed a contract extension that will see one of the best young talents remain at the club until at least 2026.

The 17-year-old who joined the Youth Academy at U12 level and was previously part of the SFA Performance School at Hazlehead, has been training with the first team squad since their return for pre-season. As well as being part of the first team squad, Findlay has continued to impress for the U18s.

The central midfielder who arrived from Dyce Boys Club is also a Scotland U17 internationalist.

“Findlay’s journey with AFC Youth Academy is testament to the excellent pathway offered to young talent at Pittodrie so we’re delighted he has committed to this contract extension which is well-deserved and recognition of his recent progress”, said AFC Director of Football, Steven Gunn.

“It’s been positive to see him involved with the first team throughout the pre-season and he’s a player Barry knows well from his time leading the U18s programme. We look forward to seeing Findlay continue to progress as he works towards his goal of regular first team football.”

Findlay added: “I’m so pleased to have signed my new deal, especially coming so soon after my previous deal. It’s encouraging for the club to place their trust in me, and I need to make sure I work hard to repay that trust.

“It’s a good pat on the back and it means there is a new challenge and opportunity for me to prove myself. I just want to kick on again and try to get more involved with the first team.”

RedTV subscribers can watch an exclusive interview with Findlay in his hometown of Stonehaven by clicking here.