Ishe Samuels-Smith signs new Chelsea contract

Samuels-Smith joined the Blues in the summer of 2023 and quickly showcased his versatility, composure and leadership within our Academy set-up.

Last term, he helped our Under-18s win the Premier League South title and featured in the FA Youth Cup, but he predominantly played for our Under-21s as they reached the semi-finals of the Premier League 2 play-offs.

Samuels-Smith was also named in the senior match-day squad on four occasions across the Premier League, FA Cup and League Cup during his debut campaign as a Blue.

This season, Samuels-Smith has become a fixture in the Under-21s backline. He has made 32 appearances across all competitions, primarily as a left-back but also at centre-back.

He has also captained the Under-21s on eight occasions and netted twice in Premier League 2 this term, the most recent of which came in our victory over Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge.

There has again been senior involvement for Samuels-Smith, as he was included among the Chelsea substitutes for our FA Cup tie against Brighton and Hove Albion and was also on the bench for our Premier League win over Southampton in February.