Peterborough United forward set to kick on after signing a new long-term deal

The 21 year-old, who scored his first senior goal in the recent 6-1 League One win over Wigan Athletic, completed the formalities over the weekend. The specific length of the contract has not been disclosed.

Aderoju said: “A lot of hard work has gone into getting me where I am today and the manager, his assistant, Barry Fry and Darragh MacAnthony have shown a lot of faith in me and now it is about taking the opportunity I have been given.

"As a player, one of the most important things is having that backing of the management staff and knowing they want you to do well and believe you can do well. It gives you confidence, that trust is really key.

"I want to continue to improve and develop over the next few years and hopefully build on what I have managed to do in my time at the club and out on-loan with Boston United and Eastbourne.

"Those loan spells have really helped me. I would have liked to have played more games at Boston United, but I was at a decent level and I learned a lot from my time there and obviously at Eastbourne, I scored a lot of goals at a decent level.

"Since I have been back at the club, I have really enjoyed working with the management team and the coaches. They have helped me and I have tried to learn and improve all facets of my game.”

Posh boss Luke Williams added: "Pemi has shown a lot of promise in the Under 21s and on-loan at Eastbourne and he has shown us some glimpses in the first team so we have high expectations for him and we are delighted he has signed a new contract.

"He has a good role model in terms of Harry Leonard. He is forging his way in the game too and has made a strong impact at the level so that will give Pemi some really valuable examples to follow."

Leonard is currently sidelined after a hernia operation so Aderoju could have more opportunities in the near future.