Carabao Cup: Charly Musonda scores impressive goal for Chelsea
Musonda impressed on his first start for Chelsea last week against Nottingham Forest in the Carabao Cup, marking his full debut with a goal.
And his performances are said to have attracted the interest of some of Chelsea’s biggest Premier League rivals.
His current contract runs out in 2019 but the London Evening Standard claim Chelsea are keen to secure his long-term future.
The Belgium under-21 international joined the Blues in 2012 and graduated from the academy three years later when he turned 18.
He spent 2016 out on loan in La Liga with Real Betis but his spell in Spain was cut short after suffering injury problems.
A number of young Chelsea players were sent out on loan in the summer, but Conte opted to keep Musonda at Stamford Bridge and has been involved in several Premier League squads this season, including a debut appearance in the defeat to Burnley.
And the Standard claim Conte has held positive discussions with Musonda regarding his future role at the club.
Musonda, speaking after Chelsea’s win over Nottingham Forest, admitted he was in tears after scoring.
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Chelsea are set to open talks over a new contract for Charly Musonda
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Charly Musonda was in tears after scoring on his full Chelsea debut
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“It was an emotional moment, I can’t even remember it,” Musonda said.
“I was very happy and you can see that.
“I was in tears to be honest. If the lads didn’t come and get me I don’t know what would have happened.
“The fans were great today. They gave me a big lift tonight and they were amazing.”