Chelsea are famous for its fruitful academy. Numerous players get a chance to join the A team at a young age and Trevor Chalobah was no exception. The now 23-year-old made his Premier League debut for the west London club against Crystal Palace in August last season. Chalobah capped a fine display with a lovely goal in that game, stroking the ball from outside of the area into the bottom corner.Even though many predicted his older brother Nathaniel would have a stellar career, the time has shown that Trevor will leave a bigger mark with the Blues. The reward came in the form of a contract extension.‘I’m over the moon to sign this contract. It’s been an honour every time I put the shirt on. I want to give my all and do anything for this club’, Chalobah said on signing his new deal.‘As everyone knows I’ve been here from a young age and to continue here is every kid’s dream. Whenever I get the chance, I’ll give my all for the club and look for the future ahead.‘I want to say thanks to God for this, without Him none of this would be possible. And just always believing. Thanks to my family as well and the club for trusting in me. I’ll now continue to give my all.’Is it football or is it soccer? The world knows the answer but the Yankees are stubborn – especially against the EnglishChalobah has established himself under head coach Graham Potter and has amassed 13 appearances in all competitions this season. The majority of those appearances have also come in his preferred position of centre-back, usually on the right of Chelsea’s back three alongside veterans Thiago Silva and Kalidou Koulibaly.Chalobah was involved in both of Chelsea’s clean sheets against AC Milan during the Champions League group stages, that allowed Potter’s side to progress to the knockout phases.But the whole situation holds some elements of surprise – because it wasn’t that long ago Chalobah’s future at the club was uncertain. A lack of game time under previous manager Thomas Tuchel during 2022, plus the signings of centre backs Wesley Fofana and Koulibaly for in excess of 115 million euros (between them), made the centre back start to consider whether he needed to leave on loan in January.##NAJAVA_MECA_6843418##However, over the past two months, he has been a first-team regular again. His fortunes improved after Potter replaced Tuchel as manager in September, while Fofana suffered a knee injury the same month and hasn’t been available for selection.Also, another reason why it could be considered quite a turn of events is Chalobah signed a four-and-a-half-year deal only 13 months ago to keep him at Chelsea until 2026 so the club were under no pressure to begin talks again.The club’s new owners are determined to keep their best young talent and have shown that already by giving long-term contracts to Reece James and Armando Broja. They hope to make Mason Mount the next academy graduate to extend his stay at Stamford Bridge.Todd Boehly and his associates believe that Chalobah’s form since breaking into the first team last season is worthy of a lengthy agreement and the pay-rise that has come with it.Trev’s time at Chelsea: extended! 🤝 pic.twitter.com/96KQIeYuVf— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) November 25, 2022
