Enzo Maresca is keen to keep Josh Acheampong at Chelsea. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Chelsea are closing in on a new deal for the 18-year-old talent Josh Acheampong, like everyone at the London club, is keen to keep the youngster at Stamford Bridge for the long term.
The right-back signed his first professional contract with the Blues in January this year, which expires in 2026.
To avoid any complications in the near future, com Real Madrid have shown interest in AcheampongChelsea have decided to offer the winger a new contract and seconds Fabrizio Romanoan agreement between the couple is almost done
The transfer reporter has stated that the final details of the deal have yet to be worked out, but are not expected to be a problem.
Speaking about Acheampong during a press conference on Wednesday ahead of Chelsea’s game with Astana, Blues manager Enzo Maresca admitted the youngster will start the match in Kazakhstan.
The Italian coach said via Fabrizio Romano: “The club loves Josh. I love Josh. We are almost there for his new deal. He has to start tomorrow.”
This is great news for fans of the West London outfit as Acheampong is a player who is highly rated by everyone associated with the Premier League giants.
Josh Acheampong is preparing for a new contract with Chelsea
Having signed a contract earlier this year, Acheampong made his Chelsea debut in May, coming on as an 85th-minute substitute in a 2-0 win over Tottenham at Stamford Bridge.
Before the clash with Astana, the 18-year-old has made just one appearance for the Blues this season, which came in the EFL Cup against Barrow.
Minutes will be key to Acheampong’s development in a Chelsea shirt and once the new contract is signed, the defender could be loaned out to gain more experience next season, with Newcastle are a possibility after showing interest recently
The right-back is a very promising talent and given Reece James’ injury problems, the 18-year-old will target the long-term position at Stamford Bridge.
