Chelsea Football Club has bolstered its academy side with the signing of two new players, Riley Ebho and Jashayde Greenwood, to scholarship contracts with the Under-18 team. The announcement was made on the club’s website on Monday, confirming the addition of the young talents to Hassan Sulaiman’s squad.
Ebho, a 16-year-old right-back, joins Chelsea from West Ham United, where he impressed last season playing for the Under-18 team despite still being a schoolboy. His transfer to Chelsea highlights the club’s ongoing efforts to recruit and develop young players from various backgrounds.
Greenwood, a centre-forward, arrives at Chelsea from Wolverhampton Wanderers, having already gained experience in the Under-18 Premier League. He has represented England at different youth levels and has scored once in seven appearances for his new team. The signing of Greenwood demonstrates Chelsea’s commitment to nurturing young talent and providing opportunities for players to develop their skills.
The new signings will join a Chelsea Under-18 squad that has made a strong start to the new campaign in the Under-18 Premier League. The team’s performance this season is a testament to the club’s robust youth development system, which has produced several talented players in recent years.
With the addition of Ebho and Greenwood, Chelsea’s academy side is well-positioned to continue its growth and success. The club’s investment in young players is a key aspect of its long-term strategy, focusing on developing homegrown talent to compete at the highest level. As the season progresses, fans will be eager to see the impact of the new signings on the team’s performance and the potential for future success.
