HUDSON-ODOI DISCUSSES LAMPARD'S INFLUENCE, PLAYING WITH ACADEMY PEERS AND FUTURE TARGETS AFTER SIGNING NEW LONG-TERM CONTRACT
The 18-year-old Callum Hudson-Odoi has signed a contract at Stamford Bridge. For the youngster who first joined a decade ago as an Under-9, he has agreed in a deal to commit himself to the Blues until at least 2024 and continue his association thereafter.
After all protocols were observed, Hudson-Odoi pondered on the importanceof his long-term contract and claimed his boyhood club was the best place for him to achieve his targets.
Callum, congratulations on your new deal with Chelsea!
He says he has often thought of what it would be like to play for Chelsea for the next five years and how everything might go, especially now Frank is here as the manager. He reiterates that it feels great to know that he has everyone's interest at heart and gives everybody a chance if you’re playing well and working hard.
He’s a very good manager. I can tell that by what he’s trying to do and the things he’s trying to implement into our football. He has the mentality of winning, which we all want and we all need, so him coming in was just an extra boost for me.
‘He’s already given me confidence, having a chat with me here and there, and it’s great when a manager has faith in you. I’m delighted he’s here and I’m looking forward to working more with him.’
What I love about Lampard is his love and encouragement for the upcoming. It's better sometimes to groom your own stars than to import. In that regards, Frank is headed in the right direction.