Enzo Maresca is a big fan of Chelsea’s Josh Acheampong (Picture: Getty)Chelsea have reportedly told academy star Josh Acheampong that he won’t play for the first team or development squad until he signs a new contract. Chelsea are already desperate to extend Acheampong’s contract after the teenager attracted interest from Real Madrid and three Premier League clubs. Acheampong is very much viewed as a jewel of the Cobham academy – but according to The Athletic – Chelsea won’t play him until he pens a new deal. ‘With young players, I have a lot of experience and I like to moderate them a little bit because today young players can change very quickly. MORE : Chelsea star yet to score in the Premier League bizarrely named ‘signing of the summer’MORE : Manchester United legend Nemanja Vidic names his top five current Premier League defendersMORE : Arsenal make approach for Aston Villa star Jhon Duran after Chelsea and West Ham links

Source: Metro October 22, 2024 16:47 UTC