Statement of intent: Chelsea directors feel they’ve pulled off an important deal

Chelsea’s directors are reportedly very happy to have pulled off what they feel is a statement of intent with a new contract for Josh Acheampong.

The Blues have today confirmed that the talented 18-year-old has committed his future to the club with a new deal, and there’s further insight on this from The Athletic.

The report explains that the likes of Joe Shields and Paul Winstanley feel they’ve made a real statement of intent by managing to keep hold of Acheampong, so fans will undoubtedly...