Talented forward Coby Ebere has signed a first professional contract with Everton, penning a three-year deal until the end of June 2025.

Ebere, who turned 17 last Wednesday, joined Everton’s Academy aged 11 and has made impressive progress throughout his time with the Club.

A fast, skilful and powerful attacker, Ebere predominantly operates from the wing but is also comfortable playing as a central striker.

Ebere – who was born in Germany and moved to England in 2017 – is currently part of Leighton Baines’ Everton Under-18s squad.

He has started all three of the young Blues’ league matches so far this season and scored in a 3-2 defeat at Nottingham Forest on the opening day of the campaign.