According to The Evening Standard, Chelsea have accomplished one of their most important tasks this summer, and that is to sign up one of their brightest academy prospects Nathan Ake on a 5-year deal to ensure the youngster stays at Stamford Bridge through his prime.

The Blues are in the middle of a phase of transition, with newer players dominating the starting eleven. Jose Mourinho’s first stint saw him play a side which was consistent for nearly 4 seasons, bringing trophies and success to the club. The stint also saw the club win two consecutive Barclays Premier League titles, a feat still remembered by Chelsea’s supporters as one of the golden periods of the decade. However the feel-good factor is back at Stamford Bridge once again, with Mourinho returning a more experienced coach to the club, promising more success in the coming years. The ‘Special One’, who claims to be the ‘Happy One’ on his return to a club close to his heart, has been working hard with the squad to have them prepared for the upcoming Premier League campaign.

Mourinho arrived at the club with a difficult scenario at hand, with multiple players in the youth stage who could not up their game to challenge for a senior spot. However, with his renowned man-management skills an asset to the club, Mourinho will be utilizing the potential of one of the brightest prospects in the country to ensure a smooth transition of youth into the squad. Players like Frank Lampard have seen many years at the forefront of the Chelsea title challenge, but are entering their final years at the club, when they will be replaced by young talents who can initiate another decade of success.

Ake is a Dutch defensive player who started his career at his native Feyenoord in 2007. After a four years at the club, Chelsea’s scouting system saw potential, and signed him into their youth program. The 18-year old made his Premier League debut last term under interim boss Rafa Benitez, and will be involved with the under-21 setup this season.