Chelsea tie up teenage midfielder Nicoll-Jazuli

Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli has agreed his first professional deal at Chelsea despite interest from overseas clubs. Rules state that players only sign three-year deals on their first pro terms, but Nicoll-Jazuli is expected to enjoy a longer stay at Stamford Bridge beyond the initial terms. Nicoll-Jazuli had been weighing up a switch abroad and holds a French passport, meaning he would have been able to move despite being under 18.