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Ghanaian youngster Josh Acheampong thrilled to join Chelsea's USA Tour
English-born Ghanaian youngster Josh Acheampong has expressed his excitement about joining Chelsea's first team on their summer tour of the USA.The tour has not only provided him with an opportunity to play for the club but has also allowed him to bond with his teammates.Acheampong made his debut this season in Chelsea's 2-0 win against Tottenham in May. Reflecting on his journey, he shared, "It started for me in east London, where I've always lived. My earliest football memories are playing with my friends and cousins in the park. Now I’m in America and playing for Chelsea." he told Chelsea CommunicationsThe youngster was more excited than nervous when he made his professional debut. "That means a lot. So did my professional debut. I was more excited than nervous when I came on against Tottenham last season. I had been on the bench a few times so I just wanted it to happen. My family were there as well so I was just proud.The tour has also been instrumental in helping Acheampong get to know his teammates better. "This tour has helped me to get to know the guys better. I’ve enjoyed making new friends – we...
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English-born Ghanaian youngster Josh Acheampong has expressed his excitement about joining Chelsea's first team on their summer tour of the USA.
The tour has not only provided him with an opportunity to play for the club but has also allowed him to bond with his teammates.
Acheampong made his debut this season in Chelsea's 2-0 win against Tottenham in May. Reflecting on his journey, he shared, "It started for me in east London, where I've always lived. My earliest football memories are playing with my friends and cousins in the park. Now I’m in America and playing for Chelsea." he told Chelsea Communications
The youngster was more excited than nervous when he made his professional debut. "That means a lot. So did my professional debut. I was more excited than nervous when I came on against Tottenham last season. I had been on the bench a few times so I just wanted it to happen. My family were there as well so I was just proud.
The tour has also been instrumental in helping Acheampong get to know his teammates better. "This tour has helped me to get to know the guys better. I’ve enjoyed making new friends – we had two weeks of training before which helped – and I've been around the group a while so it’s helped me settle," he added.
