The Guardian·4 min read·medium

How Premier League Futures programme is helping former academy prospects

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How Premier League Futures programme is helping former academy prospects
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The Premier League Futures programme is assisting former academy players like Iyiola Adebayo in transitioning to new careers after being released from professional clubs. The initiative aims to support the mental health and professional development of young athletes who face rejection.

Iyiola Adebayo now plans to work in player care before moving into the business or commercial side of sport. Photograph: Premier League Iyiola Adebayo now plans to work in player care before moving into the business or commercial side of sport. Photograph: Premier League Soccer How Premier League Futures programme is helping former academy prospects In six months Iyiola Adebayo went from captaining West Ham youth teams to delivering pizzas but he has found a new direction

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