Crewe Alexandra

Bateman earns Alex pro deal

Monday 4th June 2012 15:27

Crewe Alexandra have handed a first professional contract to versatile youngster Paris Bateman.

The 19-year-old joined the club aged 14 and has put pen to paper after completing a two-year scholarship.

Bateman has signed an initial one-year deal with the newly promoted League One side.

He can play both left and right full-back as well as central midfield and will join the first team for pre-season in July.