Chelsea youngster Josh Acheampong ‘likely to agree new deal’
Josh Acheampong
Chelsea's rising star Josh Acheampong is expected to finalize a new contract with the club, despite recent tensions regarding his contract status, according to FootballInsider.
Read full articleThe defender, who is of Ghanaian heritage and born in England, had been sidelined from the Chelsea squad due to his reluctance to extend his contract. The Athletic reported on October 22 that Acheampong would not participate in any first team or development matches until a new agreement is reached.
Nevertheless, it appears that the talented defender is on the verge of signing a contract extension with Chelsea. Acheampong, who has attracted interest from Liverpool, was among several academy players who made their first-team debuts towards the end of the 2023/24 season under manager Mauricio Pochettino.
The 18-year-old made his debut in a 2-0 victory against Tottenham Hotspur in May, coming on for the final 12 minutes. He was regarded as the third-choice right-back behind Reece James and Malo Gusto.
Under Enzo Maresca, Acheampong played 27 minutes in an EFL Cup match against Barrow in September, marking his only appearance to date. He has also made three appearances in Premier League 2, contributing one assist.
