Ovens teen Tyreik proves he has the ‘Wright stuff’ as he signs for Villa

An Irish teenager with the ‘Wright stuff’ has signed for Aston Villa.

Ovens teen Tyreik proves he has the ‘Wright stuff’ as he signs for Villa
Fri, 13 Jul, 2018 - 01:00
Eoin English

Pacey left-winger, Tyreik Wright, 16, from Ovens, Co Cork, has signed a scholar deal with Steve Bruce’s championship side until he can sign a full professional contract later this year.

“It’s crazy, to be honest,” Tyreik said.

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