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Josh Acheampong leaving Chelsea?
Chelsea have suggested giving Josh Acheampong a new seven-year contract, but there are currently no active discussions. The player wants more clarity on whether he can become a regular starter before making a final decision on his future.
Chelsea have suggested giving Josh Acheampong a new seven-year contract, but there are currently no active discussions. The player wants more clarity on whether he can become a regular starter before making a final decision on his future.
According to Team Talk, Josh Acheampong is of interest to Thomas Tuchel. The England senior set-up is considering him for a potential promotion for the Nations League matches against Croatia and Spain in November. Coaches within the England set-up believe Acheampong is one of the best prospects to have emerged in recent years. It is understood that Acheampong’s growing role under Alonso has put him in contention as the England manager evaluates his defensive options before the November fixtures.
According to Team Talk, Josh Acheampong is of interest to Thomas Tuchel. The England senior set-up is considering him for a potential promotion for the Nations League matches against Croatia and Spain in November. Coaches within the England set-up believe Acheampong is one of the best prospects to have emerged in recent years. It is understood that Acheampong’s growing role under Alonso has put him in contention as the England manager evaluates his defensive options before the November fixtures.
Josh Acheampong has been associated with a potential departure, however, it now appears probable that he will remain at Stamford Bridge.
Josh Acheampong has been associated with a potential departure, however, it now appears probable that he will remain at Stamford Bridge.
According to 90min, there is potential for Josh Acheampong's inclusion in Alonso's squad this season. Alonso has given Acheampong many minutes in preseason, and there appears to be an opportunity for a spot in his squad this year, although a loan move could be the most sensible option in the short term.
According to 90min, there is potential for Josh Acheampong's inclusion in Alonso's squad this season. Alonso has given Acheampong many minutes in preseason, and there appears to be an opportunity for a spot in his squad this year, although a loan move could be the most sensible option in the short term.
According to BBC Sport, Chelsea are prepared to let Josh Acheampong leave on loan as Xabi Alonso continues to overhaul his defensive options. BBC Sport understands the west London club could send the 20-year-old out on loan in order to further his development. The Daily Mail reported last month that Acheampong was viewed as untouchable by the Chelsea hierarchy. The Mail claimed the England Under-21 international was set to stay and fight for his place this season, despite receiving interest elsewhere.
According to BBC Sport, Chelsea are prepared to let Josh Acheampong leave on loan as Xabi Alonso continues to overhaul his defensive options. BBC Sport understands the west London club could send the 20-year-old out on loan in order to further his development. The Daily Mail reported last month that Acheampong was viewed as untouchable by the Chelsea hierarchy. The Mail claimed the England Under-21 international was set to stay and fight for his place this season, despite receiving interest elsewhere.
According to The Sun, Chelsea have decided that Josh Acheampong will not be leaving the club in the current transfer window, either permanently or on loan. The 19-year-old signed a contract extension in December 2024, committing himself to Chelsea until 2029.
According to The Sun, Chelsea have decided that Josh Acheampong will not be leaving the club in the current transfer window, either permanently or on loan. The 19-year-old signed a contract extension in December 2024, committing himself to Chelsea until 2029.
Elite clubs are monitoring Josh Acheampong's situation, and he will begin seeking opportunities at other clubs if Jeremy Jacquet lowers his position in the team's hierarchy. It was widely expected that he would leave Stamford Bridge last season, and he was excluded from every youth team before eventually signing a new contract at the club in late 2024.
Elite clubs are monitoring Josh Acheampong's situation, and he will begin seeking opportunities at other clubs if Jeremy Jacquet lowers his position in the team's hierarchy. It was widely expected that he would leave Stamford Bridge last season, and he was excluded from every youth team before eventually signing a new contract at the club in late 2024.
Josh Acheampong has attracted interest from other Premier League clubs and abroad, but Chelsea's position is that he cannot leave the club. Some of Europe's top clubs are monitoring his future in case that position changes. It is reported that both Liverpool and Real Madrid are interested in signing him.
Josh Acheampong has attracted interest from other Premier League clubs and abroad, but Chelsea's position is that he cannot leave the club. Some of Europe's top clubs are monitoring his future in case that position changes. It is reported that both Liverpool and Real Madrid are interested in signing him.
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has firmly shut down any speculation surrounding the possible departure of teenage defender Josh Acheampong. Despite mounting interest from clubs across both England and Europe, the Stamford Bridge hierarchy has made it clear that the 19-year-old is staying put, at least for now.
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has firmly shut down any speculation surrounding the possible departure of teenage defender Josh Acheampong. Despite mounting interest from clubs across both England and Europe, the Stamford Bridge hierarchy has made it clear that the 19-year-old is staying put, at least for now.
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