Josh Acheampong has publicly laughed off any talk of a summer move away from Stamford Bridge and has offered his allegiance to Chelsea by saying he remains a Blue. Meanwhile, the 19-year-old right-back stands out as one of the top prospects at the Blues’ training ground and has openly explained his position with transfer talk swirling.
Acheampong Confirms Chelsea Loyalty Amid Transfer Rumours
In recent weeks, reports have linked Acheampong with several sides across Europe leading to speculation of an departure. However the teen discussed the rumours in a recent interview, stating he is not looking to move on.
“I don’t pay attention to any of that speculation. I love the club and Maresca trusts me,” Acheampong told Daily Mail. Besides that, “I always want to stay at Chelsea and show what I can do.” His comments suggest he is trying to play his way into head coach Enzo Maresca’s plans.
Acheampong has already started pre-season with senior players and is likely to play in some of Chelsea’s forthcoming friendlies. Boasting speed and calmness on the ball, he strengthens options at right-back as Reece James continues his recovery to full fitness.
Youth Integration Continues Under Maresca
Maresca’s long-term focus at Chelsea will continue to center around promoting home-grown players. The development and dedication of Josh Acheampong embody that vision in a way that is as clear as day. Many of the academy graduates have been loaned or sold, so his decision to stay sends out a statement of intent to keep their most valuable young assets at Stamford Bridge and build around them.
Acheampong is a long-term option for the club. His commitment to the project and obvious rapport with Maresca could well mean he accelerates into the first team quicker than expected, with early chances probably to come his way in the first period of the new campaign.
