Callum Hudson-Odoi looks poised to leave Chelsea (Picture: Getty)

Callum Hudson-Odoi is reportedly determined to leave Chelsea despite Gianfranco Zola urging him to stay at Stamford Bridge.

Hudson-Odoi, 18, spent a decade in Chelsea’s academy before making his first-team debut for the Blues in 2017.

In the last year he has only featured in three Premier League fixtures, however, with both Antonio Conte and his successor Maurizio Sarri reluctant to use him.

The teenager is rated as one of the most exciting and talented players coming through and Bayern Munich have made multiple offers to secure his signature.


Hudson-Odoi still has 18 months remaining on his current Chelsea contract but The Sun say he wants to leave and secure a move to Bayern.



While Hudson-Odoi feels a strong connection with Chelsea, it is claimed he cannot see a clear pathway to regular first-team action in west London.

His hopes of securing regular minutes for the Blues were dealt a further blow this week when the club confirmed a summer deal for Christian Pulisic had been agreed.

While Bayern’s two offers have been rejected by Chelsea, the German club remain determined to strike a deal and have told the Blues to name their price.

Gianfranco Zola has urged the teenager to stay put (Picture: Getty)

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On Friday, Chelsea assistant boss Zola urged Hudson-Odoi to ignore Bayern’s interest and stay at Chelsea.

The Premier League legend said: ‘We would be happy to see an academy player come through but it is not easy for anyone.

‘He is still in a period that he is showing a lot of potential, but there are top players in front. It is about patience.

‘He has a bright future with us, but he will have to learn sometimes. Now it is important to get better. Not about why he isn’t playing 20 games, he has to just get better.’