Chelsea: Andreas Christensen set to extend his contract with the Blues

According to recent reports, Andreas Christensen is all set to extend his stay with Chelsea following a vast improvement in performances under Tuchel.

The Chelsea board, player, and agent are in talks to extend his contract and it is only a matter of time before they agree on an extension.

Breaking the transfer news, Fabrizio Romano tweeted on his handle:

"Chelsea have an agreement in place with Andreas Christensen to extend his contract. Matter of time to sign paperworks, after final clauses to be fixed #CFC Two clubs showed interest in Christensen in the last weeks – but no chance for talks as he’s set to sign the new deal."

In the summer transfer window, Chelsea were linked with defenders such as Jules Kounde, Pau Torres, and Niklas Sule, which cast doubt over Christensen’s future at the club – but now being one of the first names on Thomas Tuchel’s team sheet – signing a new center-back will certainly be put on hold.

Ever since the transfer window slammed shut, Chelsea are focussing on contract extensions for key players important to the manager’s plans. The 25-year-old has a year remaining in his current deal, which expires in June 2022.

According to the reports, the Denmark international will see his weekly wages rise from £80,000 per week to £120,000 per week following his impressive displays under Tuchel.

"Christensen is closing in on a long-term deal worth around £120,000-a-week after reigniting his Stamford Bridge career under Thomas Tuchel.(Via: Standard)"

The story so far for Andreas Christensen

Andreas Christensen has started five of the seven games in the English Premier League for the London club. In these five outings, he has kept three clean sheets and conceded just two goals with his Blues company.

In the Champions League, the Dane has featured in both group games, winning one and losing one, also conceding one goal over the 180 minutes of football played.

Tuchel finds his side on top of the Premier League table; they have 16 points in their kitty. They are followed by Liverpool (15 points), Manchester City (14 points), and Manchester United (14 points).

Matchday 8, on the return to club action, they will face the newly-promoted Brentford at Brentford Community Stadium on 16th October.