LONDON — Chelsea are preparing to secure the future of academy graduate Levi Colwill with a new long-term contract that could keep him at Stamford Bridge into the 2030s, according to reports.
The move is part of the club’s wider strategy to retain core players while rebuilding stability around a young English core.
Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) reports that the proposed deal for Levi Colwill is expected to follow a series of high-profile contract renewals at the club, as Chelsea continue to lock down key assets for the long term.
Colwill, a product of Chelsea’s Cobham academy, has been viewed internally as a central figure in the club’s defensive future, despite currently being sidelined due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury suffered before the start of the season.
The 21-year-old defender has been undergoing recovery and is now participating in full team training, with hopes that he could feature again before the end of the campaign.
Chelsea’s defensive struggles this season have intensified the urgency around squad stability, with the club also exploring options to reinforce the backline in the upcoming transfer window.
Colwill has already made around 75 appearances for the first team and is seen as one of the most important long-term development players within the squad structure.
His current contract runs until 2029, with an option for an additional year, but the new proposal is expected to significantly extend his commitment into the next decade.
The contract strategy reflects a broader Chelsea policy of securing key players on long-term deals, following extensions for major squad figures in recent seasons.
Among them is Cole Palmer, who recently signed an extension running until 2033, reinforcing the club’s intention to build around young core talent.
Similarly, captain Reece James also signed a new long-term deal earlier this year, while midfielder Moises Caicedo has reportedly agreed an extension until 2033.
Club officials believe that securing players on long-term contracts is essential to maintaining stability amid ongoing squad rebuilding and managerial pressure.
Chelsea co-owner Behdad Eghbali has also publicly backed the club’s leadership direction, including support for head coach Liam Rosenior despite recent inconsistent performances.
As Chelsea continue their restructuring process, Colwill’s expected extension is being viewed as a key step in shaping the club’s long-term defensive identity.
If finalized, the deal would cement him as one of the central pillars of Chelsea’s future plans well into the next decade.
