SAM Kuffour has signed a professional contract with Colchester United.
The 21-year-old, who is the son of Bayern Munich and Ghana legend Samuel Kuffour, has penned a pro deal with the U's and will link up with their under-21 side.
Kuffour has signed for Colchester from Maldon and Tiptree and has gone back to the Pitching In Isthmian League division north side on loan.
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The talented defender told cu-fc.com: "In October 2024, I signed for Cheshunt and spent the rest of the season there playing a good amount of games and gaining men’s football experience.
"Dave Huzzey, who I know very well due to my previous trials at Colchester, called me and told me he’s going to be the new manager of Maldon and Tiptree and asked if I’d be willing to come in.
"After a few months at Maldon and impressing in my matches, Colchester decided to offer me my first professional contract.
💪 We are delighted to add Sam Kaffour to our U21s squad after penning his first professional contract. @ColU_Academy | #ColU | #WeAreUnited
— Colchester United FC (@ColU_Official) February 25, 2025
"This goes to show that giving up is never an option, no matter what anyone says."
Kuffour, who can play in either defence or midfield, was previously an academy player at both Brentford and West Ham United.
He then linked up with successful independent football academy Elite Coaching Academy in 2020, in his bid to turn professional.
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During his time with Elite, Kuffour had trials at a number of clubs including at Colchester.
He eventually signed a six-month contract at Israeli club Hapoel Be'er Sheva, in 2022.
After returning to the UK, he played for National League South side Cheshunt and signed for Maldon and Tiptree last August.
He has impressed for the Jammers this season, skippering the side and scored twice in their 5-0 win over Basildon United, last weekend.
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