Real Madrid have been dealt a transfer blow as the Chelsea youngster has agreed a new long-term contract

Chelsea have successfully signed highly-rated young defender Josh Acheampong to a new long-term contract, according to a report.

Acheampong made his first start for the club only in Conference League game last week With Astana in the capital of Kazakhstan, but he has long been considered a promising talent.

The 18-year-old has already broken into the Under-21s and extended his contract until June 2026 at the start of the year. Negotiations over a further extension this season have stalled, leading to a frosty standoff between the player and the club. It was Acheampong Banned from all club activities at any level So he commits his future to Chelsea.

This divided void has opened a window to Real Madrid to register Interest in the amazing right-back.

Tensions have calmed in recent months and The athlete She revealed that Acheampong has agreed to a new five-year contract.

There is no talk about salary, but the report describes the agreement as a “statement of intent” for the employment department. Besides Madrid, several Premier League Clubs were also interested in the 18-year-old.

Chelsea captain Reece James is a major obstacle on Acheampong’s path to the first team. Even during the captain’s numerous spells of absence due to injury, Malo Giusto offers a great alternative to the academy graduate.

While Acheampong’s involvement in the Premier League may remain limited for the foreseeable future, he will now be free to take part in the various cup competitions Chelsea are involved in. The Blues still have one game remaining in the first round of the Conference League against Shamrock Rovers and Cannes have won Drawn against Fourth Division Morecambe In the third round of the FA Cup.

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