Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell has agreed to a two-year contract extension, keeping him with the club until 2027.

Over the last two seasons, Chilwell has been troubled by injuries, but Chelsea was eager to keep him at Stamford Bridge.

The 26-year-old left-back, who joined Chelsea from Leicester in 2020, was part of the team that won the Champions League in 2021.

Chilwell's 2021-22 season was devastated by a torn cruciate knee ligament, and he also missed three months of this season, including the World Cup, due to a hamstring injury.


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Manchester City reportedly wanted to make a late-season move for Chilwell.

However, on the eve of Chelsea's Champions League quarter-final first leg against Real Madrid on Wednesday, Chilwell decided to extend his contract by two years, which was set to expire in 2025.

"I feel thrilled and settled at Chelsea and have really enjoyed my stay on the pitch here, so I'm very pleased the club wants me to be a long-term part of the project and am very happy to sign this contract extension," he added.

"We're working hard for success, and I'll do everything I can to bring more smiles to the fans who have made me feel loved and welcome."