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Saints defender signs first professional contract amid under-21s breakthrough

Southampton youngster Lewis Day has signed his first professional contract until 2029.

By Dan Hargraves · Daily Echo

Published: Thursday, 12 November 2026 at 2:37 PM

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Southampton defender Lewis Day has signed his first professional contract running until 2029.
The 18-year-old has been with the Southampton academy since joining at under-7s level.
Day is currently breaking into a regular role in Adam Lallana's under-21s squad.

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Southampton youngster Lewis Day has signed his first professional contract with the club, committing his future through 2029. The 18-year-old defender has spent more than a decade with the Saints academy, having originally joined at the under-7s level.

Day is currently establishing himself in Southampton's under-21s team under manager Adam Lallana. Earlier this season, he scored his first goal for the under-21 side against Woking in the National League Cup, earning praise from academy manager Olly Lancashire.

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