Chelsea have efficiently satisfied their wonderkid Josh Acheampong to signal a brand new long-term contract on the membership, in keeping with stories.
Acheampong had attracted switch curiosity from Spanish champions Actual Madrid in addition to quite a few different golf equipment, together with Bayern Munich.
Actual Madrid had been very a lot contemplating a transfer for the English teenager, viewing him as a short-term right-back choice and a future famous person.
However Acheampong, 18, has now determined to pen a brand new deal at Stamford Bridge till 2029, The Athletic reported on Wednesday.
It’s thought that Chelsea instructed Acheampong that he wouldn’t play for the primary workforce or improvement squad till the academy star signed a brand new contract.
However Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca handed Acheampong his first begin for the membership within the Blues’ 3-1 Convention League win over Astana final week.
Maresca stated forward of that sport that an settlement between Chelsea and Acheampong was ‘shut’ – and it seems that the deal is now completed.
The Chelsea boss is a large fan of Acheampong and was determined to maintain him in west London.
Talking in October, Maresca stated: ‘I feel Josh probably can change into a prime participant.
‘He’s nonetheless 18, so nonetheless very younger, so many issues can change for him, however he can probably be essential factor for Chelsea.
‘It’s so vital for the membership that our intention is to not lose him. The very first thing we have to do is to discover a answer for his future.
‘An important factor at this stage is to get minutes, take pleasure in and to play soccer.
‘For him, I don’t know the people who find themselves making an attempt to unravel the issue, if they’re serving to him or not. I actually like Josh and I would love to have him right here with us.’
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