Swansea City defender Jack Fanning signs first professional contract

Swansea City defender Jack Fanning has put pen to paper on his first professional contract with the club.

Fanning, who made the move to south Wales in January 2023, has signed a deal through to the end of June 2025.

The centre-back rose through the youth ranks at Exeter City, spending eight years within their academy set-up before turning his attention to non-league football.   

Fanning had a spell with Tiverton Town before his move to Swansea, making his full first-team debut in October 2022 against Poole Town and scoring in the process.

Last season, the 18-year-old helped the Swans under-18s reach the final of the Professional Development League Cup, netting his first goal in the club's colours in the opening group-stage game against Cardiff City in September 2023.

"It's an incredible achievement for Jack, and it's something all young footballers dream of," said Swansea City under-18s' head coach Jarred Harvey.

"Jack thoroughly deserves this brilliant achievement. He is strong and very focused, not just on the field, but also off it, and hopefully he can get as close to that first-team environment as he can.

"He'll be stepping up to the under-21s this coming season, and I have no doubt it'll be a smooth transition for him.

"I want to congratulate Jack on the contract, as it's something you earn as a player and we also extend the congratulations to his family, who have supported him throughout his time here."