Chelsea’s highly-rated teenage defender Josh Acheampong has been told he will not play for the club’s first team or development squad until he signs a new contract. Acheampong’s current deal expires in 2026 and the club have opened talks over an extension to secure his long-term future,

According to The Telegraph, Chelsea were under the impression that a new deal had been agreed with Acheampong and were thus “left bewildered” when he didn’t sign on the dotted line. Meanwhile, The Athletic are reporting that “nothing has been finalised yet” over said contract.

Chelsea have made the controversial decision to exile Josh Acheampong amid his ongoing contract dispute, yet this could backfire spectacularly on the west London giants. The talented 18-year-old is yet to sign a new deal with the Stamford Bridge outfit and the club have informed him that he will not play until he agrees fresh terms.