Lewis Hall has agreed a new contract at Chelsea, becoming the latest youth star to commit long term to the new project. At times it’s felt very unlikely we would be able to tie him down, especially after a
The youngster will now go and join Crystal Palace on loan for the season, with the Blues knowing his future is now secure at Stamford Bridge.
Can confirm this story! Wrote the below on the @SPTC__ blog earlier 😅👏🏼 https://t.co/amPn1HG8fs pic.twitter.com/Mh96Qxr0Pb
— Simon Phillips (@siphillipssport) August 9, 2023
The new deal will be 6 years with an optional one year extension clause for Chelsea. The negotiations were described as “turbulent” by Felix Johnston.
We can imagine just why the talks were so difficult – we’re trying to convince him to stay following two years where he’s shone every time he’s got a chance, yet hasn’t been trusted as a regular yet. Even worse, we spent huge money on Marc Cucurella last summer to block his path for potentially years to come.
We wouldn’t blame Hall for wanting to leave – so we’re just so delighted he’s decided to stay.
