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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Chelsea set to lose talented striker, 19, who embarrassed first team stars as he rejects new contract
CHELSEA are set to lose a talented academy striker who has outshone the first team. Donnell McNeilly has turned down a new deal at Stamford Bridge. 2 Donnell McNeilly is expected to leave Chelsea Credit: Getty 2 TRANSFER NEWS LIVE - KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LATEST FROM A BUSY SUMMER WINDOW The striker is set to leave the club at the end of his contract, which expires this summer. The Athletic have claimed that the Blues wanted to hand him an extension. However, McNeilly, 19, rejected the opportunity to stay at the club. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL MIC DROP Michael Carrick lands new job after Middlesbrough axe as John O'Shea joins him It is suggested that the forward is keen to gain more first-team experience and playing time. He has not played a single minute for Chelsea's first team despite embarrassing senior stars in training. Manager Enzo Maresca cancelled a day off for the first team after McNeilly scored a brace against them. The goals came in a match between the senior side and the Under-21s. McNeilly is one of the leading scorers in the youth ranks with 12 in 18 Premier League 2 games. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS He will have plenty of options with EFL clubs lining up for his signature. The youngster may not have to drop down a level as he is gaining interest from Premier League clubs. Moment Chelsea ace Marc Cucurella uses mobile while driving Mercedes G-wagon as he's seen 'veering across road' The report has suggested that McNeilly will pick the team with the "best pathway" to first-team football. Meanwhile, Chelsea are also losing a forgotten man who has not played in THREE years. Back-up goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli agreed a deal to join Manchester City. He will be the replacement for veteran Scott Carson, who has left the Etihad. Join SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford Bridge
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Chelsea set to lose talented striker, 19, who embarrassed first team stars as he rejects new contract
CHELSEA are set to lose a talented academy striker who has outshone the first team. Donnell McNeilly has turned down a new deal at Stamford Bridge. Advertisement 2 Donnell McNeilly is expected to leave Chelsea Credit: Getty 2 The striker is set to leave the club at the end of his contract, which The However, McNeilly, 19, rejected the opportunity to stay at the club. Advertisement READ MORE ON FOOTBALL It is suggested that the forward is keen to gain more first-team experience and playing time. He has not played a single minute for Manager The goals came in a match between the senior side and the Under-21s. Advertisement Most read in Football McNeilly is one of the leading scorers in the youth ranks with 12 in 18 Premier League 2 games. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS He will have plenty of options with EFL clubs lining up for his signature. The youngster may not have to drop down a level as he is gaining interest from Premier League clubs. Advertisement Moment Chelsea ace Marc Cucurella uses mobile while driving Mercedes G-wagon as he's seen 'veering across road' The report has suggested that McNeilly will pick the team with the "best pathway" to first-team football. Meanwhile, Chelsea THREE years. Back-up goalkeeper He will be the Advertisement Join SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford Bridge
The Sun
2 days ago
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- The Sun
Chelsea set to lose talented striker, 19, who embarrassed first team stars as he rejects new contract
CHELSEA are set to lose a talented academy striker who has outshone the first team. Donnell McNeilly has turned down a new deal at Stamford Bridge. 2 2 TRANSFER NEWS LIVE - KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LATEST FROM A BUSY SUMMER WINDOW The striker is set to leave the club at the end of his contract, which expires this summer. The Athletic have claimed that the Blues wanted to hand him an extension. However, McNeilly, 19, rejected the opportunity to stay at the club. It is suggested that the forward is keen to gain more first-team experience and playing time. He has not played a single minute for Chelsea 's first team despite embarrassing senior stars in training. Manager Enzo Maresca cancelled a day off for the first team after McNeilly scored a brace against them. The goals came in a match between the senior side and the Under-21s. McNeilly is one of the leading scorers in the youth ranks with 12 in 18 Premier League 2 games. He will have plenty of options with EFL clubs lining up for his signature. The youngster may not have to drop down a level as he is gaining interest from Premier League clubs. The report has suggested that McNeilly will pick the team with the "best pathway" to first-team football. Meanwhile, Chelsea are also losing a forgotten man who has not played in THREE years. Back-up goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli agreed a deal to join Manchester City. He will be the replacement for veteran Scott Carson, who has left the Etihad.
New York Times
3 days ago
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- New York Times
Chelsea youngster Donnell McNeilly rejects contract offer, plans to leave club
Chelsea Under-21s striker Donnell McNeilly has rejected a contract offer to stay at Stamford Bridge and is planning to leave this summer. McNeilly's current deal expires at the end of the month and Chelsea wanted to give him an extension. But the 19-year-old, who has not been given a chance to play for the senior side despite consistently being among the leading scorers in the youth ranks in recent years, is looking to leave in order to get first-team football. McNeilly is generating interest from Premier League and EFL clubs. The teenager's main priority is joining a side with the best pathway to getting senior minutes so he can kick on with the next phase of his career As well as scoring 15 times in 28 appearances for the Under-21s this season, the striker showed his ability against Chelsea's senior players in a training drill game back in March. As The Athletic reported at the time, McNeilly netted a brace in a 3-0 victory for an Under-21 team against a group comprising of first-team members. Advertisement Head coach Enzo Maresca ended up cancelling a day off for the senior players after being left unimpressed by their performance. Chelsea will not be able to charge a fee for McNeilly's departure because he is under 24 but will be entitled to compensation because he has been with them since Under-12 level. ()
