Chelsea have announced that defender Alfie Gilchrist has signed a new contract with the club until 2026, with an option for a further year.
The academy graduate broke into first team squad this season under Mauricio Pochettino and now made 12 senior appearances for the Blues.
The 20-year-old is a boyhood Chelsea fan with both his grandfather and father having been season ticket holders.
He joined the London club from Queens Park Rangers in 2014 at the age of 11 and has come through the ranks.
‘Signing this contract at Chelsea is a massive achievement for me and my family,’ said Gilchrist.
'It was a no-brainer and every time I’ve signed a contract here it has felt nicer and nicer. But now I want to keep on pushing on and keep improving.’
Co-sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley said: 'we are delighted to give Alfie this new contract at Chelsea.
'It has been a pleasure to see him continue his development within the club by breaking into the first-team squad this season.
'We are looking forward to seeing him progress further in the years to come.'
Gilchrist has been limited mainly to substitute appearances this season with his only starts coming in the FA Cup.
chukwuka29
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I wish him the best of the best 🥰🥰🥰
VIKINGSB
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The most expensive position in football history..... Chelsea spent £1billion to be in that position.... Remember, they are the leaders from the bottom so put some respect there..... 😂
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Says by a bottling Company worker 🤣🤣
pokcelorsz
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The most expensive position in football history..... Chelsea spent £1billion to be in that position.... Remember, they are the leaders from the bottom so put some respect there..... 😂
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title pretenders dont know how to lift a trophy
punbdmprsz
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i agree Alfie gilchrist to sign more yrs in Chelsea club infact he is more tactical than cucurella n chalobah
ChelseaFC_Addict
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The most expensive position in football history..... Chelsea spent £1billion to be in that position.... Remember, they are the leaders from the bottom so put some respect there..... 😂
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The fact that Nottingham Forest have won Uefa champions league and Arsenal FC have never won it wow football will amaze you
westloord
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Don’t stop there man fight for your place in the starting lineup
malablata
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it doesn't matter i already know that arsenal won't win EPL this season
Okay, bottom table leader.... 😂😂
westloord
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it doesn't matter i already know that arsenal won't win EPL this season
👏🏿👏🏿 well said mate
hupabiopst
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The most expensive position in football history..... Chelsea spent £1billion to be in that position.... Remember, they are the leaders from the bottom so put some respect there..... 😂
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it doesn't matter i already know that arsenal won't win EPL this season
malablata
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The most expensive position in football history..... Chelsea spent £1billion to be in that position.... Remember, they are the leaders from the bottom so put some respect there..... 😂