Chelsea Football Club has taken another stride in strengthening its burgeoning youth setup by securing Academy defender Riley Ebho, who has now officially signed his first professional contract with the Blues.
The 17-year-old right-back — who joined from West Ham United’s academy as a scholar in October — has quickly become a fixture in CHELSEA’s youth ranks and today signed professional terms shortly after celebrating his seventeenth birthday.
Ebho’s journey to Stamford Bridge reflects Chelsea’s increasingly proactive strategy of investing in promising young talent. After leaving the Hammers, the defender swiftly integrated into Chelsea’s Under-18 side, establishing himself as a regular starter in both the Premier League U18 and FA Youth Cup competitions this season. His rapid adaptation to a new environment has not gone unnoticed, with the club’s coaching staff praising his maturity and potential since his arrival.
The defender has already gained valuable experience beyond the Under-18 level. Ebho made his debut for the Under-21s in the Premier League International Cup, showcasing his readiness to test himself against older and more physically mature opposition — a key step in the development pathway honed by Chelsea’s Academy structure.
Ebho’s profile isn’t limited to club football. On the international stage, he has represented England at youth level, having previously featured for the Under-15s, highlighting his standing among the country’s elite young prospects.
Though still in the formative stages of his career, his involvement with England youth teams underscores the potential for future international recognition.
The Blues posted on the club website: ‘Ebho, 17, officially joined the Blues as a scholar from West Ham United in October and has established himself as a regular in our Under-18s side.
‘He has featured in the Under-18 Premier League and FA Youth Cup this season, while making his Under-21s debut in the Premier League International Cup last month.
‘Congratulations, Riley.’
IcFootballnews Says…
We have seen CHELSEA sign up so many of their talents over the past few months, so the news that Ebho has now agreed his first contract with the club will not be a shock to many that have seen the lad play.
This is a very good decision from Chelsea to make and now he needs to work harder than he ever has before.
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