17-year-old James Paris has just signed a professional contract with Manchester City FC team for a year.
Mr Paris has been at the Manchester City FC youth academy for the last couple of years after being signed from Pieta Hotspurs.
He is the first Maltese youngster to sign professionally for an English Premier League team.
Mr Paris has worked hard for this opportunity and has vowed to do his utmost to try and force his way into the first team squad.
His progress can be followed on Manchester City's official website under the academy section. He has recently played against Crystal Palace and Cardiff City FC.