Chelsea wonderkid Calvin Diakite is set to sign his first professional contract at the club after reaching an agreement on terms with Liam Rosenior’s side.
The England youth international turned 17 years old earlier this month and Chelsea have moved swiftly to reach an agreement on a professional deal, according to football transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano.
He posted on X: “Chelsea have agreed [a] pro deal with 17 year old talented defender Calvin Diakite. Agreement valid until June 2028 with Diakite who’s been part of the Chelsea U21’s, U18’s and England youth team.”
Diakite has made 22 appearances in the U18 Premier League so far this season, with Chelsea currently top of the South Division, while he has also played twice in the Premier League 2 since the turn of the year.
The 17-year-old defender, who can play at left-back or centre-back, made his UEFA Youth League debut against Atalanta earlier this season and he is likely to make the step up to regular U21 football next campaign.
He captained England U17s against the Faroe Islands and Israel during the March international break and Diakite will follow in the footsteps of fellow Chelsea youngsters Reggie Walsh, Ryan Kavuma-McQueen, Chizaram Ezenwata and Ibrahim Rabbaj by signing his first professional deal this season.
🚨🔵 Chelsea have agreed pro deal with 16 year old talented defender Calvin Diakite.
Agreement valid until June 2028 with Diakite who’s been part of the Chelsea U21’s, U18’s and England youth team. pic.twitter.com/QDIwD0hBc7
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 20, 2026
Other Chelsea transfer news
In any Chelsea transfer news, Liam Rosenior has denied speculation linking Alejandro Garnacho with an exit this summer. The Argentina winger has been tipped to depart on a permanent deal following an underwhelming debut campaign, but Rosenior has poured cold water on such reports.
Meanwhile, CaughtOffside have confirmed that Chelsea are ready to battle Manchester United for the signing of Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott during the upcoming transfer window amid rumours that he will leave the Cherries before next season.
In addition, the Blues have expressed “formal interest” in Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski, according to a speculative report from Fichajes.
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