Chelsea academy star signs new contract until 2029 | OneFootball

Chelsea academy defender Josh Acheampong has signed a new and improved deal that will keep him at the club until 2029, according to The Athletic.

The 18-year-old, who made his Chelsea debut under Mauricio Pochettino in a 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur last season, was due to be out of contract in 2026.

He has now extended his Chelsea stay by a further three years, ending a contractual debacle that saw him frozen out of contention for a while.

Several clubs were waiting to pounce on Acheampong’s uncertain future, but the situation has been resolved.

The Englishman has made two senior appearances to date – the most recent being his full debut in Chelsea’s Europa Conference League triumph over Astana last Thursday.

He is a highly rated product of Chelsea’s renowned Cobham Academy, largely due to his versatility and composure on the ball at such a young age.

While Acheampong is expected to continue featuring heavily with the Chelsea Under-21s, the new deal signifies the club’s belief in his potential to become a first-team regular.

A chance to make a second straight European start is on the cards for Acheampong when Chelsea welcome Shamrock Rovers to Stamford Bridge on Thursday.

The Blues will be aiming to preserve their perfect record on the continental scene and secure an eighth straight win across all competitions.