Chelsea have suggested that Levi Colwill will play a starring role for Mauricio Pochettino next season, sending out a clear message. The 20-year-old defender has been heavily linked with a return to Brighton this summer following this impressive performances while on loan at the Amex Stadium.
Colwill, who sees his contract at Stamford Bridge expire in 2025, featured 17 times for the Seagulls in the Premier League this term, helping Roberto De Zerbi's side keep five clean sheets. The England youth international helped Brighton claim a Europa League qualification spot ahead of Tottenham and, his parent club, Chelsea.
football.london understands that the Blues have been very impressed with his progress and he's expected to be a key player under Pochettino - and therefore he is not for sale. However, it could be difficult for the west Londoners to hold onto Colwill after De Zerbi publicly revealed his intent to re-sign the youngster.
