Achraf Hakimi is expected to extend his contract, but Paris Saint-Germain lacks depth behind him. This means they’ll need to find a reliable backup in case he faces a long-term absence.
Chelsea’s Josh Acheampong has reportedly drawn interest from several top European clubs. Last week, The Independent mentioned that Real Madrid might make a move for him in January, seeing him as both a short-term solution at right-back and a future cornerstone of their defense.
Liverpool, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur are also tracking the young talent, while PSG and Borussia Dortmund are monitoring his development closely.
Meanwhile, The Athletic reports that Chelsea have issued Acheampong an ultimatum: he won’t play for either the first team or the development squad unless he signs a new contract.
Chelsea breaks silence over Josh Acheampong
With his contract running until June 2026, the Blues are playing hardball with Acheampong and his camp. Manager Enzo Maresca recently discussed the ongoing contract extension stalemate between the two sides.
“The situation with Acheampong is a shame,” Maresca said. “For the future, he can be very important for Chelsea. But the first thing we need to do is to find a solution for his contract… It’s a shame because I really think Josh can potentially be a top player.”
🚨🔵 Enzo Maresca: “The situation with Acheampong is a shame”.
“For the future, he can be very important for Chelsea. But the first thing we need to do is to find a solution for his contract…”.
“It’s a shame because I really think Josh can potentially be a top player”. pic.twitter.com/zGybGWt9zK
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 23, 2024
