The 18-year-old
midfielder, born to a Nigerian father and English mother in Poole will now be
tied to the Blues until June 2025.
‘It’s a brilliant
feeling,’ the England Under-19 international told the official Chelsea website
after putting pen to paper on the new deal. ‘I’ve been at the club since I was
six years old so to get to this stage and then be offered another five-year
contract on top of that is amazing.
‘I had no hesitation
but to take it straight away because to play for the club I always dreamed of
playing for is really special for me.’
‘It’s been a really
crucial season for young players here,’ Anjorin went on. ‘Frank, Jody Morris
and Joe Edwards have taken us on board and really committed themselves to
bringing young players through.
‘It’s been really
important to have those familiar faces around,’ he said of the former Academy
coaches who are now working alongside Lampard. ‘It’s easy to talk to people and
be around the first team building more because you’re welcomed in.
'Hopefully, I can
try to carry on being a part of that as long as I keep working hard and
impressing the coaches.’
Tino Anjorin made
his debut for the club in the 7-1 win over Grimsby in the Carabao Cup back in
September. He also featured as a substitute in Chelsea's 4-0 win over Everton
at Stamford Bridge in March.
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