Levi Colwill indicators six-year take care of Chelsea, because the Blues fend off curiosity from Liverpool and Brighton to maintain the highly-rated defender at Stamford Bridge

Levi Colwill promised Chelsea followers they ‘are going to like this season’ after committing his long-term future to the membership

The highly-rated England under-21 defender is now tied to Chelsea as much as 2030 after signing a six-year deal which accommodates a 12 month possibility and is price over £100,000-per-week.

Colwill spent final season on mortgage at Brighton who had been determined to signal him completely however he insisted staying at his boyhood membership following talks with new head coach Mauricio Pochettino was a simple choice.

‘As I’ve grown up, all I’ve identified is Chelsea,’ he stated. ‘I’ve spoken with the supervisor and he is given me reassurance, that belief I wanted. He is spoken with me not simply as a participant however an individual. It is made a giant distinction.

‘He pushes us laborious, makes positive we do run, but additionally makes positive we do every thing accurately {and professional}. That’s the requirements we want at Chelsea, as one of many largest golf equipment on this planet.’

Levi Colwill has signed a brand new long-term contract to commit his future to Chelsea till 2029

Brighton had been eager on bringing Colwill again to the south coast however Chelsea rejected two bids

Colwill additionally spoke of his pleasure at being a part of the Chelsea undertaking and added: ‘Being at Stamford Bridge, it’s a tremendous stadium with thrilling gamers. I can not wait to be there for our first sport towards Liverpool. The followers are going to like this season and we’re going to have Stamford Bridge rocking.’

Chelsea’s co-sporting administrators Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley had been additionally delighted to get the brand new deal over the road.

They added: ‘Levi is an impressive participant who has risen to each problem in his profession to date. We’re thrilled he’ll stay at Chelsea for years to come back.

‘His journey from academy to first crew is testomony to his expertise, dedication, and dedication. Everybody on the membership is now wanting ahead to watching him thrive at Stamford Bridge within the seasons forward.’

The teen is expected to get a fair amount of playing opportunities and can be capable of get a head begin on his major competitors as fellow left-sided centre again Benoit Badiashile stays sidelined by a severe hamstring damage.

It was initially instructed that Chelsea’s £40m move for Axel Disasi of Monaco could have an effect on Colwill’s future.

However it’s understood the choice to signal the Frenchman is linked to Wesley Fofana’s absence as a result of a long-term knee damage.

Disasi will present cowl at right-centre again whereas Colwill will compete for a beginning place on the opposite facet of the central pairing. 

Levi Colwill is predicted to be given first crew alternatives at Chelsea this season

Trevoh Chalobah is the most definitely defender to depart this summer season with Chelsea prepared to take heed to provides.

He’s valued at £45m by the membership and has attracted curiosity from Inter Milan and West Ham.

Colwill was a part of England’s triumphant Beneath-21 facet that gained the European Championship this summer season, and can now be trying to push in the direction of incomes his first senior cap.

Colwill educated with Gareth Southgate’s males on the finish of final season, and has just below 12 months to stake a declare for a spot within the squad for subsequent summer season’s Euros in Germany.