Thomas Tuchel Identifies 5 Chelsea Stars He Is Desperate to Keep at Stamford Bridge

Thomas Tuchel Identifies 5 Chelsea Stars He Is Desperate to Keep at Stamford Bridge

Babajide Orevba, Ibitoye Shittu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:46 PM
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  • Chelsea are keen to secure the future of a number of players who have played an impactful role in the team under Thomas Tuchel
  • Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen are some of the team members Chelsea are looking to offer new deals after enjoying a mini-revival
  • The pair of N'Golo Kante and Jorginho is also expected to have their contracts renewed, while Mason Mount has been backed to be rewarded with a new bumper deal

Chelsea are reportedly laying the foundation to secure the future of at least five players who are integral to Thomas Tuchel's plans.

Thomas Tuchel during a past press conference. Photo: Getty Images.
Thomas Tuchel has managed to revive the fortunes of a number of players who were initially considered deadwood. Photo: Getty Images.
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The Blues have enjoyed a successful start to the season, with the side yet to taste defeat in an incredible run of results that now has them topping the charts with 13 points.

Mirror UK now reports the Stamford Bridge outfit is hoping to lock down a number of players with long-term deals as Tuchel plots to steer the club to more success.

Centre-backs Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger are among the players Chelsea are desperate to have their deals renewed.

Midfield duo of N'Golo Kante and Jorginho are the other players who are yet to renew their deals, with both stars already in the final two years of their contracts.

Mason Mount, who has continued to impress is also expected to be offered a new improved deal after establishing himself as an integral member of the squad.

It is believed Christensen is already closing in on a long-term deal which will see him pocket around £120,000 per week.

The Chelsea academy product is among a number of players who have had their fortunes revived under Thomas Tuchel who is believed to have made it clear to the club his intent to keep him.

Among the five players, it is Rudiger's situation proving to be the most complicated, with reports claiming attempts to tie down the centre-back have not gone according to plan.

The German is said to be demanding around £200,000 a week, wages Chelsea are unwilling to sanction.

This has seen talks around his future break down significantly even as PSG and Real Madrid wait on the wings to land him on a free.

Skipper Cesar Azpilicueta is also in the final 10 months of his contract but has since hinted at penning a renewal.

Chelsea beat Tottenham in London derby

Earlier, Legit.ng had reported how Chelsea continued their unbeaten run in the Premier League following their convincing 3-0 win over Tottenham.

Thiago Silva, N'Golo Kante and Antonio Rudiger score all three goals in the second-half to keep the Blues joint-top of the English top-flight division.

The match produced fewer chances in the first half but Thomas Tuchel's side came out smoking in the second period.

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Babajide Orevba
Babajide Orevba is a CAF accredited Nigerian journalist and HOD of the Local Desk with over 10 years of experience in media landscape.He studied NCE Political Science/Social Studies, AOCOED.
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