STRIKER Idris Kanu has signed his first professional contract, on the day he celebrated his 17th birthday, in a deal which will keep him at Aldershot Town until the summer of 2019.

Kanu has scored three goals in six starts since making his debut against Solihull Moors in October, and sealed Saturday’s 2-0 victory against Boreham Wood with a superb strike.

In doing so, Kanu has become both Aldershot Town’s youngest player (16 years 308 days) and youngest goal-scorer (16 years, 343 days) in a league fixture.

Kanu joined West Ham aged 11 and broke into their U21 team, aged just 15, last year. He also scored twice for Manchester United Academy during a trial in September.

“We are delighted that Idris has signed his first professional contract with Aldershot Town,” said manager Gary Waddock. “He has made a fantastic start to his career here and now it is up to myself and assistant manager James Rowe to help him fulfill his undoubted potential.”