Pro contract until 2031: U19 international Montrell Culbreath signs new deal with Bayer 04

"The renewed extension of the contract is a clear sign of our satisfaction with Montrell," said Bayer 04 managing director sport Simon Rolfes. "We are delighted that he's made the step up to first-team level and seized his chance with energy."

Kim Falkenberg, director of football at Bayer 04, sees in Culbreath "an ideal example of our talented young players, who are determined to fulfil their professional dream. Montrell has worked hard, listened well and always shown great willingness to perform and learn."

Culbreath spoke of his "fantastic development", adding: "I believed in myself a lot - for it to have happened so quickly is great. I'm not going to sit back now, I'll keep giving my all."