September 17th 2024.
Ben Chilwell, one of Chelsea's talented full-backs, has decided to stay with the club for the time being. Despite rumors of a potential departure during the summer transfer window, Chilwell remains a member of the Blues' squad. However, it seems that a January exit may still be in the cards for the 27-year-old.
During the summer, Chelsea was determined to reduce their large squad of players, and Chilwell was one of the players who found themselves on the "bomb squad" list. This meant that he was training separately from the first team and was up for sale, as it seemed that he had no future at the club.
While some of his fellow teammates, such as Raheem Sterling, Trevoh Chalobah, and Kepa Arrizabalaga, secured their exits, Chilwell was not able to leave and is now set to remain in west London until at least January. Despite this turnaround, it is still possible that he could leave in the new year, as both Crystal Palace and Ipswich Town have reportedly expressed interest in him.
At just 27 years old, Chilwell is still in his prime and is eager to play regularly. If he finds that his game time at Chelsea is limited until January, he may be open to a move. The Blues paid a hefty £50 million to sign Chilwell from Leicester City in 2020, and he has since made 106 appearances for the club. However, his time with Chelsea has been plagued by injuries, with his best return being 27 Premier League starts in his first season.
Last season, Chilwell only made 21 appearances in all competitions due to struggles with hamstring and knee injuries. Despite this, he has returned to first team training and could potentially be selected by manager Enzo Maresca in the upcoming matches. Only time will tell if Chilwell will remain a Chelsea player or if he will make a move in January.
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