The Wales international, Ethan Ampadu, has undergone a medical ahead of his move to Germany to join the RB Leipzig club on a season-long loan next season.
Chelsea Turn Down £20m Offer from Crystal Palace for Defender
Chelsea have rejected a £20 million bid from Crystal Palace for Reece James. The Blues deemed their highly rated academy graduate as an important player that will have a vital role in the future.
Lampard to Decide Willian’s Fate Amid Barca Interest
Chelsea’s new boss Frank Lampard will be given the power to decide whether to retain or let go of Willian.
Ampadu Hopes to Follow Hudson-Odoi’s Rise at Chelsea
Ethan Ampadu hopes to follow Callum Hudson-Odoi’s footsteps at Chelsea while also naming the four players who have helped his development at the club.
Sarri Happy with Chelsea Youngsters in VIDI Draw
Maurizio Sarri has expressed his satisfaction with the performance of his fledgling players in the 2-2 draw with VIDI in the Europa League on Thursday, most especially with Ethan Ampadu and Callum Hudson-Odoi.
Chelsea Should Call on Lampard to Nurture Starlet Ampadu
Ethan Ampadu is one of the most highly-rated young players in the country, and the 18-year-old has already been capped five times by the Wales national team.
Welsh Legend Reveals How Blues Youngster Can Continue Progress
Ryan Giggs believes a temporary switch from Chelsea could be beneficial for the development of Ethan Ampadu.
Blues International Signs Five-Year Contract Extension
Chelsea have been criticised, especially over the last few years, for their lack of developing Premier League talent and their tendency to ship out their best young stars on loan. However, they are trying to break this and first-team places for Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Ethan Ampadu are examples of that. On Wednesday morning, it was confirmed that the latter will remain with the Blues for the next five years, at least.
Lampard Confirms Failed Raid of Chelsea Starlet
When former Blues great Frank Lampard took his first step into football management with Derby County early in the summer, there was always this idea that he was gonna raid his former club, Chelsea, for talent in a bid to guide The Rams back to the English top tier for the first time since the 2007-2008 season.
Blues Teenager Hailed by Wales Head Coach for Nations League Display
Ethan Ampadu has been praised by Ryan Giggs following Wales’ 4-1 thrashing of the Republic of Ireland in the opening game of their UEFA Nations League campaign.
David Luiz Heaps Praise on ‘Fantastic’ Youngster
David Luiz has showered Chelsea teenager Ethan Ampadu with accolades, calling the academy prospect a “youngster who is already a man”.
How Did the Blues Fare on International Duty?
Despite Chelsea’s slow start to the campaign, they had plenty first-team players on international duty as two more Blues confirmed their places at next year’s World Cup in Russia this week.