Chelsea Football Club have officially confirmed that young defender Harrison Murray‑Campbell has signed a new two-year contract, committing his future to the club until 2027.
The club made the announcement on Monday through a statement published on their official website, praising the 18-year-old for his remarkable progress through the Chelsea Academy.
“Harrison Murray-Campbell has signed a new two-year contract with Chelsea, continuing his development at the club he joined at Under-8 level,” the club said.
Murray‑Campbell has been a standout performer in the youth setup, having developed into what Chelsea describes as a “composed and commanding centre-back”. He made his Under-18 debut as a schoolboy during the 2021/22 season, and has since cemented his reputation as a leader in defence.
In the 2023/24 season, the teenage defender made more appearances than any other player for Chelsea’s Under‑18 side, playing a key role as they clinched the Premier League South title.
“He made more appearances than any other player for our Under-18s in 2023/24 as they lifted the Premier League South title,” the statement continued.
Murray-Campbell also stepped up to the senior stage last season, making his first-team debut during a UEFA Europa Conference League group-stage match against Shamrock Rovers. The milestone further underlined his rising profile within the club.
“He made his senior debut last season in the Europa Conference League against Shamrock Rovers,” Chelsea confirmed.
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Murray‑Campbell’s journey mirrors Chelsea’s renewed emphasis on nurturing homegrown talent. Having been at Cobham since his early years, the young defender has benefited from the club’s elite development environment.
“Murray-Campbell has developed into a composed and commanding centre-back since joining Chelsea at the Under-8 age group,” Chelsea noted in their announcement.
The deal is seen as a strategic move to retain one of the academy’s brightest talents, especially as Chelsea continues to invest in youth as part of their long-term squad-building philosophy.