Report: 21-year-old about to hold meeting over his Chelsea future with the club, no decision has been made yet
Reports suggest that Ethan Ampadu is scheduled for a meeting with Chelsea over his future at the club.
According to Football London, the Welshman is yet to make a firm decision regarding what is to come in the coming years.
This is despite being one of the few who endured pre-season in the United States under Thomas Tuchel who were not handed a squad number for the new season upon their return.
Ampadu in particular impressed the manager during that tour, filling in a number of positions in multiple friendlies during the tour.
However, Football London claims that his desire to play regular football before the World Cup could be the reason behind the upcoming talks.
Ampadu will be hopeful of a start for Wales in this winter’s World Cup, with the prospect of a group stage match against England to look forward to.
Ampadu set for Chelsea talks
Chelsea are still currently looking to strengthen the centre-back position, as they continue to pursue Leicester City’s Wesley Fofana.
The Foxes are hesitant to sell the 21-year-old, although it has been claimed they are expecting Chelsea to meet their valuation of the centre-back in a deal which would make him the club’s second biggest signing in history.
With interest in more defenders as well as the acquisitions of Kalidou Koulibaly and Marc Cucurella, it is likely the path to the first team for Ampadu is about as difficult as it’s ever been.
He has played some of his best football when on loan for the Blues, with him shining particularly last season when in Serie A.
With him already showing he can compete in the Premier League too during a spell with Sheffield United, there should certainly be some top flight sides interested in the Welshman, who has the versatility required to be a great asset to anyone.
