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Returning to Chelsea Gilchrist made 31 appearances for Sheffield United between the Championship and the FA Cup during the 2024/25 season.

Impact Gilchrist signed a contract extension with Chelsea in 2024 that will keep him at the club until the end of the 2025/26 campaign. However, with one year left on his current deal and no prospects of him being a first-team player any time soon, his chances of leaving Chelsea permanently are quite high. Teams in the Championship are believed to be interested in signing the defender.

JUNE 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes few senior appearanes Gilchrist made two starts in 11 league appearances during the 2023/24 season with Chelsea.

Impact Alfie Gilchrist made a positive impact when he was called up to the senior side in recent months. He scored his first Premier League goal, made nine clearances, four tackles (although none were won), and three interceptions.

MAY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sees minutes, scores goal Gilchrist scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Monday's 6-0 win versus Everton.

Impact Gilchrist only saw less than five minutes on the pitch and was able to log in his first EPL goal of his career. He recently made his league debut, having already come on as a sub eight times while logging in a goal on three shots (one on target) and three clearances.

APRIL 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Alfie Gilchrist blasts Chelsea 6-0 in front of Everton | Premier League

APRIL 15, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Inks new contract Gilchrist has signed a new contract with Chelsea, having inked a deal until 2026.

Impact Gilchrist will be continuing his tenure with Chelsea, as he has just signed a new contract with his old one expiring in the summer, now being a part of the team until 2026, with a further option for the 2027 campaign. The defender has been with the club's academy program since the age of 11, and he will now continue with his boyhood team, having played in 12 first-team matches since getting his debut in December against Crystal Palace. He will now look to shape out a more significant role at the club throughout the rest of the time on his contract, hoping to be a regular on the team sheet within the next two seasons.

APRIL 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting once more in Cup Gilchrist got his second start of the season during Wednesday's FA Cup clash with Leeds.

Impact Gilchrist has only been in the starting XI in Cup competitions, though he has appeared off the bench in five of the last seven Premier League matches. The youth defender likely won't compete for any major minutes barring a huge influx of injuries to the backline.

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starts FA Cup fixture Gilchrist started Saturday's 4-0 FA Cup win over Preston North End.

Impact Gilchrist made his full debut for the club in the competition, starting and playing 61 minutes before being replaced by Thiago Silva. There is plenty of competition for the starting center back roles at Chelsea, but Saturday's start likely means Gilchrist is at least in contention moving forward.

JANUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE