Newcastle United's Sammy Pinnington (Image: Newcastle United via Getty Images)

Newcastle United have tied down exciting winger Sammy Pinnington to a professional deal.

Pinnington joined Newcastle's Academy from Luton Town as a 14-year-old and has impressed Academy staff in his thee year stint on Tyneside. He is now aiming to star for Eddie Howe's first-team admitting his excitement at the years ahead.

Pinnington said : "It's been something I've wanted to do since I've been really young so I'm very happy to sign it, especially with Newcastle.

"The club has got great staff, facilities and I like the journey that the club is going on at the moment.

"I've been here since 14 and they've helped me in so many ways, especially after moving up away from home so I didn't want to go anywhere

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