British media BBC reported that Chelsea is about to sign a long-term contract with winger Ryan Kavuma McQueen.
McQueen, despite receiving invitations from several top clubs, decided to sign Chelsea’s first career contract on his 17th birthday. The Blues' move is expected to avoid repeating the mistakes of Leo Ngumoha's transfer from Chelsea to Liverpool in 2024.
McQueen is regarded as the most promising attacker in Chelsea's youth training system. This season, he has competed with several older players in the U21 league and has participated in first-team joint training many times.
During the international match day, McQueen scored four goals in his solo appearance against Germany on behalf of England U17, helping the team win 7-5, causing a sensation in the media.
McQueen is one of the new generation players who are focusing on renewing their contracts at Chelsea's youth training technical director Glenn Van der Kron and recruiting director Droy Ebanks.
Despite active performance in the transfer market, Chelsea still plays an important role in the first team through youth training benchmark players such as Rees James, Colville, and Charoba, as well as Josh Achimpon, who has won the opportunity, proves the existence of the promotion channel to young players.
coach Maresca gave 8 youth training players a total of their first chances last season, setting a new record in team history.