Exciting Hawthorn youngster James Worpel has recommitted his future to the club.

The emerging midfielder put pen to paper with the Hawks on a new two-year deal, tying him to the club until the end of 2021.

Hawks GM of Football was pleased to lock down one of the club's most promising young players.

โ€œJames is a talented young player with an exciting future ahead of him,โ€ Wright told the club website.

โ€œHeโ€™s a great person to have around the club, and obviously heโ€™s become pretty popular with our fans too.

โ€œHe had some big moments in 2018. He demonstrated his ability to perform at the elite level and he certainly doesnโ€™t shy away from the contest.

โ€œWeโ€™re looking forward to watching his development over the coming years.โ€

Worpel is coming off a breakout season in 2018, playing 11 games and averaging 17.6 disposals per contest. He was rewarded with Sam Mitchell's No. 5 guernsey for the 2019 season.

The 20-year old figures to receive more midfield opportunities with Tom Mitchell likely sidelined for the entire campaign with a broken leg.