Chelsea FC has been making a lot of moves in terms of attracting new recruits recently, sparing no expense in bringing in stars, however, the importance it attaches to youth training should not be underestimated either. On Tuesday (2), the club officially announced that it has extended the long-term contract with 20-year-old star Kilkis, consolidating his core position.
Since making his debut for Chelsea last December, Kilkis has made 12 appearances, showing that he is a stalwart on the right side of the pitch. Although his contract with Chelsea originally ran until 2025, the Chelsea officials announced on Tuesday that they have extended his contract until 2026, with an automatic one-year extension clause. Speaking about the extension, Kilkis said: this extension means a lot to me, it is not only a recognition of my ability, but also a great achievement for my family. I have a growing sense of belonging on the team and I hope to continue to improve.
In the EFL Cup quarterfinals campaign, Kilkis made four appearances and contributed three key passes. It is reported that Chelsea plans to focus on developing him in the next season. Currently, three to four European giants have shown interest in him. I firmly believe that Kilkis is expected to become a flagship player of Chelsea in the next one to two years.
