Nigeria-eligible teenager Tyrique George signs fresh three year deal with Chelsea

ENGLISH Premier League giants Chelsea and Nigeria-eligible teenage winger Tyrique George have signed a new three year contract that will keep him at the club until the end of the 2026/27 season.

George, 18, has played non-stop at Chelsea since he was snapped up as a school kid and he made his competitive debut in the U18 Premier League in his final season as a schoolboy. He is now inching closer to making his professional debut, given that he was named in the first team squad for Premier League games against Everton, Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur in 2023/04 and has been invited to train with the first team on multiple occasions.

His new deal with Chelsea includes an option of the contract being extended for an additional season. George said: "I am extremely happy to extend my stay at Chelsea. I started my journey at the club from a young age, so to be able continue my story and grow in this environment means a lot.

"It has always been a dream to play for Chelsea. It is a blessing to extend my stay and to continue playing for the club that means so much to me.  I am excited to see what my future holds at this club and make my mark."

Last season, George scored 12 goals and provided six assists in 21 all-competition appearances for Chelsea's U18s, who are coached by Nigerian tactician Hassan Sulaiman. In addition, the England U18 international also found the net for the development squad in Premier League Two, Premier League Cup and Premier League International Cup matches.