Chelsea has taken a firm stance regarding its young promise, Joshua Acheampong, who has attracted the interest of big European clubs, including Real Madrid.
According to information from The Athleticthe London club has decided to impose a surprising punishment on the teenage defender if he does not agree to renew his contract, which ends in 2026. In a drastic move, Chelsea have informed Acheampong that he will not play with either the first team or the reserves until he signs an extension to his contract..
Josh Acheampong should be starting this match since Malo Gusto ain’t playing pic.twitter.com/UuB5hWHaDn
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The young talent, considered one of the future stars of the defense, has been the object of desire of several teams, with Real Madrid being one of the most interested in acquiring his services. The interest of the white club seems to have accelerated the negotiations between Acheampong and Chelseawho fear losing their youth player to the Spanish giant.
Committed decision
Chelsea’s decision to remove the player from the competition has surprised many as it could affect Acheampong’s development at a key time in his career. These types of measures are usually rare in such young footballers, especially when their projection points to a bright future in European football.
Despite the tensions, negotiations between both parties continue, but Chelsea’s ultimatum makes it clear that they will not give in easily. The English club wants to ensure that Acheampong remains linked to Stamford Bridge in the long termshielding it from any possible exit. Otherwise, the young defender could face a prolonged period without playing time, which would be detrimental to both him and his immediate future.
For now, Acheampong’s fate remains uncertain. Although his future seems to be linked to Chelsea, the shadow of Real Madrid is still present, and any move in the coming months could change the course of his career.
