Official: Ishe Samuels-Smith Leaves Chelsea for Strasbourg
Chelsea have officially confirmed that young defender Ishe Samuels-Smith has completed a permanent move to Ligue 1 side RC Strasbourg, ending his one-year stint at Stamford Bridge.
In a statement published on their official website on Wednesday, the club thanked the 18-year-old for his contributions, especially to the development squads.
📊 A Quick Recap of His Chelsea Journey:
📝 Joined Chelsea from Everton in July 2023
⚽ Starred for Chelsea U-18s and U-21s
🏆 Helped the Blues win the U-18 Premier League South title in May 2024
🚀 Played a vital role in the U-21s reaching two Premier League 2 play-offs
✍️ Chelsea's Parting Message:
“We thank Ishe for all his efforts during his time at Chelsea and wish him well as he takes the next step in his career with the Ligue 1 club.”
🗣️ Opinion — A Strategic Move for Playing Time
While Samuels-Smith’s time with Chelsea’s senior side never materialized, this move to Strasbourg — a club within the BlueCo group — looks like a smart development path for the talented left-back.
With Ligue 1 offering more first-team opportunities for emerging players, this could be the platform the England youth international needs to make his mark in top-flight football.
⚽ One to Watch?
Samuels-Smith is still just 18. With regular minutes in France, he could be one of those Chelsea youth exports who boomerangs back into the spotlight.
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