Premier League powerhouse West Ham United officially announced that 17-year-old midfield star Connor Brooks has completed the signing and officially joined the club's U18 team to start a new career.

This young player, who came from Isthmian North District team Concord Rangers, successfully impressed the coaching staff after the trial and successfully embarked on the right track of professional development.

Brooks has an active style on the field and is good at playing as a defensive midfielder or "B2B" midfielder. He has excellent interception, conduction and forward insertion abilities. He made his senior team debut at the age of 16 in 2024 and quickly gained a foothold in Concord. In the 2024-25 season, he played more than 20 games for the team and was named the "Best Young Player" of the season for his stable performance.

After joining West Ham United, Brooks said excitedly in an interview : "This is like a dream, I am extremely excited. Being able to join a club with a history and system like West Ham United is the opportunity I have always dreamed of."

“Playing in the adult team from the beginning allowed me to adapt to physical confrontation and the rhythm of the game earlier, which helped me grow a lot. West Ham United has laid a clear promotion channel for young players, which is an important reason why I chose to join.”

Kenny Brown, the youth training director, also spoke highly of Brooks: "We rarely introduce players directly from grassroots leagues, but Brooks' energy, attitude and technical literacy are very outstanding. He deserves this contract, and it also shows that as long as you are good enough, the opportunity will eventually belong to you."

Brooks’ joining not only enriches West Ham United’s U18 squad, but also demonstrates West Ham United’s flexibility and foresight in attracting talent. We look forward to Brooks writing a new chapter at West Ham United.