The new scholars were joined by their friends, families and loved ones at Copers Cope as they celebrated signing their two-year scholarship agreements, taking the next step on their pathway into full-time football.
History-making Under-18s Head Coach Javier Alonso will continue to lead the group into the new campaign alongside assistant coach Svetoslav Todorov after guiding Palace to the Academy's first-ever U18 Premier League Cup triumph last season.
Signing a scholarship is a significant milestone for any young player, recognising years of commitment, dedication and development. Following their 17th birthday, scholars become eligible to sign their first professional contracts as they continue their pathway towards senior football.
Several members of the new intake have already made their U18 debuts after progressing through the Academy's Foundation and Youth Development Phases, while Northern Ireland youth international Alfie Mulvenna joins Palace from Larne as a first-year scholar.
The club would like to congratulate and welcome:
- Lucca Benetton
- Kwasi Baah
- Anthony Barrett
- Sebastian Bonsu-Amako
- Hugo Bull
- Jay-Emmanuel Jordan
- Jamar Lee
- Dylan Monk
- Kayden Moses
- Kairo Smith-Phillips
- Malik Tejan
- Toby Williams
- Alfie Mulvenna
