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Joined Southampton: February 2022

Previous Clubs: Cheltenham Town

Will joined Southampton at 16-years-old after breaking through the ranks at Cheltenham Town, signing on a scholarship deal.

He had made his senior debut for Cheltenham in 2021 before joining Saints to play across the Under-18s and Under-21s.

Despite battling some injuries in his first year at the club, the centre-back still featured in the Under-18s’ Premier League South-winning team in the 2021/22 season, as well as the 2022/23 FA Youth Cup run and Premier League 2 Division 2 title charge.

Will signed a new contract in December 2023, securing his future at the club after making a positive start to the 2023/24 season at Under-21s level.

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