The centre-back, who is one of a number of emerging talents on Worthing's Education Programme - which is in its first year - has impressed Albion scouts. Adam Hinshelwood handed Cocoracchio his Worthing first-team debut in the Velocity Trophy earlier this month. And now the talented defender has signed a deal with Albion, which will see him link up with Mark Beard's under-18 side initially. Luca's father, Dave, was understandably delighted at his son being awarded a contract at a Premier League club. Posting on Twitter, Dave wrote: "We can’t tell you how very proud we are of our son Luca who has signed a contract for Brighton & Hove Albion FC. "This is reward for his perseverance and commitment and he so deserves this very special moment!!" Have you read? Hinshelwood praises performance despite derby defeat Worthing suffer derby defeat against arch-rivals Bognor Worthing Thunder enjoy memorable win against higher-league Surrey Scorchers
