Chelsea defender Levi Colwill has signed a new six-year contract with the Blues, with an option for a further year.
The England Under-21 player helped Brighton get into the Europa League last season, when he was on loan at the club. He played in 17 Premier League games for Brighton.
On Tuesday, the 20-year-old player said goodbye to Seagulls fans in an Instagram post.
“It’s always been an easy decision,” said Colwill.
“‘As I’ve grown up, all I’ve known is Chelsea. I’ve spoken with the manager [Mauricio Pochettino] and he’s given me reassurance, that trust I needed.
“He’s spoken with me not just as a player but a person. It’s made a big difference.”
Delighted to commit my future to my boyhood club Chelsea. Im thrilled to be here and excited to be a part of this project
It’s been an honour to have been at this club since a 9-year old and I’m dedicated to work with my teammates to bring this club continued success pic.twitter.com/iToAARJL3Z
— Levi Colwill (@levi_colwill) August 2, 2023
Colwill joined Chelsea’s youth teams when he was eight years old. In 2021-22, he was loaned to Huddersfield, where he played 29 times in the Championship and helped the club reach the play-off final.
Colwill helped England’s Under-21 team win the European Championship this summer. This was the first time in 39 years that England’s Under-21 team had won the tournament. Colwill had a great season on loan at Brighton last year.
Chelsea sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley said: “Levi is an outstanding player who has risen to every challenge in his career so far.”
“We are thrilled he will remain at Chelsea for years to come. His journey from academy to first team is testament to his talent, dedication, and determination.
“Everyone at the club is now looking forward to watching him thrive at Stamford Bridge in the seasons ahead.”
