Queens Park Rangers have confirmed via their official website that promising youngster Olamide Shodipo has signed a new contract with the club.

Olamide Shodipo has put pen to paper on a new deal with the Championship club which extends his stay until the summer of 2019.

The Republic of Ireland under-21 international has enjoyed a profitable breakthrough season and has been rewarded with a new contract extension.

Shodipo has played in 9 league games for the Hoops this season, including featuring in Ian Holloway’s first match in charge.

The 19-year-old has had a promising start to his career with the West London outfit and QPR fans are excited about this kid’s future.

The exciting winger joined QPR at the age of 15 and now signs a two and a half year extension.

The teenager is the fifth academy product to sign fresh terms with QPR in recent times, following new deals for Michael Petrasso, Niko Hamalainen, Osman Kakay and Chris Paul.

QPR fans – is this good news? Does Shodipo have a big future at the club? Can he make an impact now? Let us know in the comments below…