Chelsea prospect Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli signs scholarship deal, turns down European suitors
Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli, a 16-year-old central midfielder regarded as one of Chelsea's top emerging talents, has signed scholarship terms with the club. He is expected to turn professional when he turns 17 in January 2027. Nicoll-Jazuli has already trained with the first team, was part of the title-winning Chelsea Under-18 side in 2025-26, and made appearances for the Under-21s while becoming the club's youngest UEFA Youth League goalscorer. He turned down offers from several leading European clubs to stay at Chelsea.
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Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli, one of Chelsea's biggest emerging talents, has committed his future to the club by signing scholarship terms.
The central midfielder, who has already trained with the Chelsea first team, turned down several leading European clubs in favour of continuing his development at Stamford Bridge.
He was part of the title-winning Chelsea Under-18 side in the 2025-26 season, also making appearances for the Under-21s and becoming the club's youngest goalscorer in UEFA Youth League.
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