KIERAN Petrie is targeting a place in Marti Cifuentes’ first team after signing a new contract with Queens Park Rangers.
Versatile attacker Petrie, 19, started his career at Arsenal before a year at Swansea City.
Petrie joined the R’s in June 2022 and has been a regular for the Development Squad.
“I had a difficult season with injury last year but QPR have backed me all the way,” Petrie said on QPR’s website.
“They have put their faith in me and see what I can bring to the team. There is a pathway for me here and a lot of people I can learn from.
“My aim for next season is to push on. I want to progress.
“This is an amazing club, not least in terms of the culture and the morals we have – we like to play football and it suits my playing style.
“I want to get people off their seats. I want to take people on, score goals and make assists.
“I’m excited for the future. My main aim is to get closer to the first team.”
Another forward capable of playing in a number of positions, Lorent Talla, has signed his first professional deal at Loftus Road.
Talla, 19, who is already a full international with Kosovo, made his QPR debut in the 3-2 defeat to AFC Bournemouth in the third round of the FA Cup last January.
“This feels amazing,” Talla said. “I had a good season last year and I just want to keep getting better and keep pushing on.
“The aim now is to impress for the first team in pre-season and go from there.
“I obviously want to play my part and prove myself in the Development Squad, too, but the aim is definitely to push for a place in the first team.
“I’ll continue to work hard, believing in my ability and believing in myself.”
Tall added: ”Making my debut for the first team was a dream come true and gave me a taste for it.
“But that was just the start – it’s gone now and I want to push on next season. I want to play my part.
“I can’t wait for pre-season and the season ahead. I really want to prove myself.”
QPR chief executive Christian Nourry said: “Lorent has worked extremely hard to make this step and has serious potential as a No.10.
“Upon my arrival, he was rapidly identified as a player with the necessary attributes to push on. But the hardest work is still
