Chelsea have confirmed Jayden Malundama’s first professional contract following his 17th birthday. The defensive midfielder joined the academy at U8 level and progressed through the youth teams at Cobham. The club says he scored against Charlton Athletic in last season’s U17 Premier League Cup while still a schoolboy. He signed a scholarship in July 2026 before agreeing professional terms. The announcement does not disclose the new contract’s duration or financial value.