Chelsea defender Joshua Kofi Acheampong has effectively ruled out a move away from Stamford Bridge this summer, streesing his admiration for the Londo-based club.
The 19-year-old has been in and around Chelsea’s Club World Cup campaign in the United States but has also been linked with moves to Tottenham, Newcastle and Dortmund.
Manager Enzo Maresca has said while other clubs like the player, Chelsea “also like Josh” and “my plan with Josh is quite clear”.
When asked for his view, the homegrown star said: “I don’t really look at it or think of my future. I just focus on my football.
“Enzo said he thinks I’m a good player. I love the club, so I always want to stay at Chelsea and just show what I can do.”
Acheampong is is the latest academy graduate to make it through the ranks at Chelsea having been with the club since Under-8s level.
He renewed his contract at Chelsea in December 2024 and is under contract until 2029.
He has only played 14 times for Chelsea but believes he can compete among the great players in the squad and, when asked whether he gets star-struck being among World Cup winners like Enzo Fernandez or England international Cole Palmer, he said: “No, I’m not star-struck. I don’t really look at them as big names. I just look at them as my team-mates. So they’re all really nice.
“I’d say all the Cobham boys have been really supportive because they’ve done their journey recently and Tosin as one of the older ones. So everyone has been supportive.”
