Caleb Demery "grateful" to return to boyhood club

Caleb Demery is "grateful" for the opportunity to return to his childhood club having made the switch to Swansea City from Briton Ferry Llansawel.

The 19-year-old has put pen to paper on a one-year contract with an option of an additional 12 months. 

A local Swansea boy, hailing from Clydach, Demery was on the books at Swansea City's academy before leaving at under-13s' level.

After two successful seasons in Briton Ferry's senior set-up, he rejoins the club following a successful trial towards the end of last season.

During the 2023-24 campaign for Briton Ferry, the youngster registered 104 goals and assists combined across the under-19s and senior teams. Demery will link back up with Briton Ferry coaches Anthony Wright and Chris Llewellyn in SA1.

“I’m buzzing to be back, it’s everything I’ve ever wanted, I’m glad I’m finally here and back where it all started,” said Demery.

“It was difficult to get released, and being told that at such a young age. But I did not give up working hard, I did not give up my love for football. 

“I can’t thank my family and friends enough for all the support they’ve shown me up until this point. Especially my family who have made so many sacrifices for me and my career.  

“Playing senior football at Briton Ferry helped expose me to a lot of aspects of the game. I can’t thank the club enough for everything they’ve done for me since joining their academy.

“Coming back on trial a few months ago was great, I just wanted to give the best version of myself and I feel like I did that. I’m so grateful I’ve been given the opportunity to come back."

Demery will be joining the likes of Mitchell and Morgan Bates - who were also on the books in the academy at a young age and also made the switch from the Briton Ferry Llansawel into full-time football with Swansea City - hopes to follow in the footsteps of the brothers.

It's also a new transition into full-time football for Demery, an opportunity he's looking to make the most of.

“Seeing what those two boys have done since they’ve come in has given me a lot of belief that I can go and do what they’ve done," said Demery of the Bates' brothers.

“It also shows a great connection between the club and local grassroots teams, and that anything is possible. Making this move into full-time football is a dream come true, it'll definitely be a transition that I will need to get used to.

“The coach Anthony Wright is also a big part in that connection. He’s given me so much support, and I’ve spent the last three or so years training under him. He’s always there for advice and I’m glad he’s given me this opportunity."