SIX under-18s players have signed professional contracts at Cherries, while three are set to depart.

Sam Sherring, Charlie Seaman, Dinesh Gilella, Jaidon Anthony, James Boote and Gavin Kilkenny will all be professionals next season.

Nnamdi Ofoborh and Will Dennis had already penned contracts, in December and January, respectively.

Connal Morrison, Ash Pope and Antonio Diaz will leave Vitality Stadium at the end of their scholarship deals.

Under-21s boss Carl Fletcher told the club website: "We're pleased to keep progressing a number of young players through the system.

"But we can't forget those who will be leaving us in the summer, I'm sure they will have prosperous careers and we'll always be here should they need any advice."