Nigeria descent Olutayo Subuloye has signed his first professional contract with Chelsea Football Club, the English Premier League giants have officially confirmed, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Eligible to represent both Nigeria and England, Subuloye joined Chelsea from Brighton & Hove Albion at the tender age of 12, the Academy defender has steadily progressed through the ranks of our youth system.
The 2023/24 season proved to be a resounding success for him. He was a pivotal figure in our Under-17 Premier League Cup victory, showcasing his talent and contributing significantly to the 3-2 triumph over Wolverhampton Wanderers in the final at Molineux. Furthermore, he added another trophy to his collection by lifting the Under-16 Premier League National Tournament.
Subuloye is currently navigating his inaugural full campaign with the Under-18s during the 2024/25 season. A significant milestone was reached in September when he netted his first goal at this level, contributing to a resounding 6-2 home victory against Aston Villa.
By Olaleye Oluwadamilola