Chelsea winger Dion Rankine has signed a new contract, committing his future to the club.
Dion Rankine; After a breakthrough in negotiations, the forward, 20, is set to sign a new two-year contract that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2025.
It’s a coup for Chelsea, as several clubs, both domestic and foreign, were interested in signing the attacker on a free transfer at the end of the season.
Chelsea is now debating whether to loan Rankine out before the transfer window closes next Tuesday.
Several clubs have approached the Premier League giants about a loan deal for the rising star this season.
After joining the Chelsea Under-14s in 2016, Rankine has spent the last seven years at Stamford Bridge.
The talented winger progressed through the Cobham youth teams and is now a regular for the development side.
Rankine has primarily played as a winger in the academy, but he has also demonstrated versatility as a wing-back.
Rankine has yet to make his first-team debut for the Blues, but he has gained valuable youth experience with 49 Premier League 2 appearances.
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Rankine has scored six goals and assisted on four others in those appearances.
Rankine has also scored a goal in the UEFA Youth League, which he has participated in for the past two seasons.