17-year-old Paul Glatzel is set to sign his first professional contract at Liverpool once he turns 18 next week – and we’ve rounded up everything you need to know about the talented striker.
Glatzel has notched 22 goals for the Reds’ Academy sides this season, often captaining the under-18s, and has more recently been getting run-outs for the under-23s.
He was captain as the under-18s made the FA Youth Cup quarter-finals by beating Wigan last Wednesday; they will face Bury in the last-eight at a date to be confirmed.
Born in Liverpool to German parents, alongside Bobby Duncan, who has 21 goals himself this season, Glatzel has formed a prolific partnership. The Reds really do have two gems in the making.
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Capable of holding the ball up and bringing others into play, as well as having excellent finishing ability, Glatzel has all the tools required to become a top-class forward if he continues to develop as he has been.
He’s been at the club since the under-nine age group and has already trained with the first team at times. His professional contract is a more than just reward for his progress this season having made a strong comeback from some serious injuries during his teenage years.
Like with any young player, the club will urge caution and there is still a long way to go for Glatzel to be first-team ready, but he is doing everything he can to make the grade.