Hudson-Odoi signs professional contract at Chelsea

English-born youngster of Ghanaian origin Callum Hudson-Odoi has signed his first professional contract at Chelsea, securing his future at the club he joined at Under 8 level.

Hudson-Odoi was one of the key players in the English Under 17 World Cup winning team where he provided three assists en route to the final.

The teenager is now tied to the club for three years, the maximum term that can be offered as a first professional deal.

Hudson-Odoi is the son of former Accra Hearts of Oak midfielder Bismark Odoi and the junior brother of one-time Ghana under 20 star Bradley Hudson Odoi.