Galpin, the midfielder of English Premier League giants Chelsea, stunned the whole of England last season with a dazzling 22 goals and 11 assists. Despite the fact that he already had a six-year contract with the team, the club left no stone unturned in negotiating a contract extension, and eventually a deal straight through to 2033 was put in front of the 22-year-old England international. The nine-year deal has sparked debate on the internet, with some calling Galpin's extension a "prison sentence".
Galpin previously moved to Chelsea from Manchester City, when he also signed a seven-year deal until 2030. With his outstanding performances in the team, he quickly solidified his position at the heart of the team. During the season, he played 45 matches in all competitions and contributed 25 goals, including 22 Premier League goals, second only to Enin Sharamat's 27.
Chelsea's new contract for Galpin originally seemed reasonable, but the time span of the extension until 2033 is far more than the average player's contract, which is remarkable. It is reported that Chelsea have adopted a long-term contract strategy for new players in recent years, with the main purpose of spreading the cost and avoiding violating the Premier League's financial fairness policy.
On his contract extension, Galpin said, "I have had a great first season at Chelsea and I hope to continue to enjoy my time here and help the team and myself win more honors." However, his new contract has been mocked by some netizens, with some jokingly calling it a "contract of sale" and even predicting that he may move to Arsenal after the completion of his contract, following in the footsteps of Xaviers.
