The 21-year-old central defender -- who has been with Chelsea since he was 15 -- has signed a new four-and-a-half year contract after replacing David Luiz as a first choice central defender following some fine displays since returning to London from two seasons on loan with Bundesliga club Borussia Moenchengladbach. "It feels really good to sign a new contract and I'm just happy to be committed to Chelsea for the future," Christensen told the club website. "I've played a lot of games (22 in all competitions), I'm enjoying it at the club and everything is working well."? Andreas Christensen has today signed a new four-and-a-half-year contract with the Blues!
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Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia said the contract was a tribute to Christensen's performances this term. "This contract is reward for the excellent form Andreas has shown in the first half of the season," she said.DONE DEAL! Andreas Christensen has signed a new four-year contract at Chelsea #CFC pic.twitter.com/ixB0AU2Bg4
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"He showed immense potential when he signed for Chelsea in 2012 and is now enjoying the benefits of the dedication and professionalism he has shown since. "After two seasons on loan in Germany we were convinced he was ready to be a part of the squad this season and he has grasped the opportunity with both hands."Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen commits to new four-and-a-half-year deal to run until 2022
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OFFICIAL: Andreas Christensen has signed a new contract at Chelsea, keeping him at the club until 2022. pic.twitter.com/DNOTtfItsD
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