Van Aanholt's new deal.

Just in case you had wondered, I never missed the news of Patrick Van Aanholt signing a new four year contract at the club. For me it's great news and a great sign to the other promising youngsters at the club.

Alot is made of Chelsea's spending and the fact that it prevents our youngsters from progressing into the first team and there are many examples of players in recent seasons who have had to leave the club in order to find first team football on a regular basis.

However, the deal for Van Aanholt just goes to show that Chelsea will look to keep hold of youngster that have that little something extra with the belief that they can make it at Chelsea playing Premier League and Champions League football.

Now Van Aanholt still has a lot to learn but you have to say he has been impressive this season when he has come into the side. I'm sure you all remember Newcastle at home in the League Cup!

Speaking of his new deal, Van Aanholt said:

'I am very pleased that the club want me and are pleased with me enough that they gave me a new deal, It was good to sign for four years. Hopefully I will get a few more games next year but I know I have one of the best left-backs in the world ahead of me in Ashley Cole, so I need to work hard and I will give everything to take over that place in a few years. I am still young and I am still trying to improve.

(Source)
That's exactly what he needs to do and let's be honest he can only learn from the best left back in the world. Congrats to Patrick!.

KTBFFH

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