Musonda signs new long-term Chelsea contract

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Charly Musonda has signed a new five-and-a-half-year contract at Chelsea.

The Belgian midfielder, 21, has made six first-team appearances for the Blues, with two of them coming in the Premier League.

There has been speculation about his future and reports of interest in him among various clubs.

“I am very happy and very proud. I came here very young and am very happy to continue my journey here,” Musonda told Chelsea’s website.

“I love this club so it’s a great moment for me and my family. Now I want to establish myself and progress into the team and stay here permanently.”

Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia said: “We are very happy Charly has committed his future to the club.

“He is an exciting talent who we believe can develop into an important first-team player and we hope he will be a part of Chelsea’s successes for a long time to come.”