Top 5 European Giants Targeting Chelsea’s Rising Star Josh Acheampong Amid Uncertain Future
Chelsea face the potential departure of highly-rated academy graduate Josh Acheampong, with several European giants, including Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, and Liverpool, expressing strong interest in the 18-year-old.
Acheampong, who can play as a full-back or midfielder, has only one league appearance for Chelsea’s senior team and is not currently in Enzo Maresca’s immediate plans.
Interest from Top Clubs
Journalist Felix Johnston reports that Bayern Munich is leading the pursuit, promising Acheampong first-team minutes, a key factor in their negotiations. PSG has also shown significant interest but is not considered Acheampong’s preferred destination.
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Liverpool’s interest ties into their long-term planning for Trent Alexander-Arnold, while Real Madrid and Dortmund are monitoring the situation closely.
Chelsea, however, are working hard to keep Acheampong. They have proposed a loan move to Strasbourg as part of his development pathway, which the player initially hesitated to accept but is now reportedly more open to after further talks.
Maresca’s Thoughts on Acheampong
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has expressed his admiration for Acheampong’s potential, describing him as a player who could become “very important for Chelsea” in the future. Speaking in October, Maresca shared:
“To be honest, I feel a bit of a shame for Josh because this kind of game could be an opportunity for him. It’s a shame because I really think that Josh, potentially, can be a top player. He’s still 18, very young, so many things can change for him but in terms of potential in future, he can be very important for Chelsea.”
Maresca emphasized the importance of securing Acheampong’s future with Chelsea:
Embed from Getty Images“The only thing is it’s so important for the club that our intention is not to lose him. The first thing we need to do is find a solution about his contract and his future. The most important thing at this stage is they get minutes, they enjoy it, and they play football.”
Balancing Development and Retention
Acheampong’s situation highlights the challenges Chelsea face in retaining top youth talent while managing the pathway from academy to first team. With elite clubs offering immediate opportunities, Chelsea must act decisively to secure Acheampong’s future and convince him of their long-term vision for his development.
Top 5 European Giants Targeting Chelsea’s Rising Star Josh Acheampong Amid Uncertain Future
