Farnham Town have signed attacking midfielder Harley Platel on a one-year contract following his departure from Fulham.

Platel will immediately join a Isthmian League South Central Division side on a three-month loan deal, subject to league approval.

The Aldershot-born 18-year-old winger spent his entire youth career with the Cottagers, initially joining their under-nines and working all the way through to their under-18s.

Platel made his debut for Fulham’s under-18s in March 2024 before signing a two-year academy scholarship with the Cottagers.

He left Fulham this summer before spending the majority of pre-season with the Town.

After impressing in Farnham’s pre-season friendlies against Cobham and Wycombe Wanderers, Platel has now joined the Town permanently for the 2026-27 season and will go out on loan for some regular action.

“Harley is an immense talent and having been able to see him up close over the course of pre-season, it was a simple decision to bring him on board permanently,” said Farnham Town manager Paul Johnson.

“He’s got the ability to beat a man and very good close control. As with every young player, he’s got a lot of development to do but we believe we can offer him the platform and environment to do so.

“We’re looking forward to tracking his progress at his loan club in the early months of the season and then assessing from there.”

Farnham Town chairman Harry Hugo added: “We’re really eager to see what Harley can do with us this season after impressing in pre-season.

“He’s spent his entire career in elite academy football at Fulham and now makes the move into the senior game.

“He’s shown what he’s capable of in the opportunities he’s been given in pre-season and we’re looking forward to watching him flourish while out on loan.”