McEachran and Bertrand sign long-term

[Billy. 2,739]

Best news this season

[Domino- 116]

Great news, now remains to be given their chance to impose

[Sheva. 5,373]

Great thing to hear! They deserve it

Does anyone know how big their new wages are?

The Guardian says McEachran is now on 25k a week. Didn't mention anything about Bertrand

[Kojo 4,676]

They are the only two young players i have hope for in getting in that chelsea squad when there older, so happy they both signed new contracts.

[Kostas 1,468]

Not surprised about McEachran, he's got at least 3 more years at the club before having to think about leaving.

Bertrand's new contract along with the one Van Aanholt signed a while ago creates an interesting LB situation. One of them has to become a real back-up to Cole and the other can be sold for a respectable fee.

[Madmax 9,219]

Twitter says Bertrand is on 25k a week now.

Edited July 16, 2011 by Madmax

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Best bit of news we've heard in a while.

[Henri 115]

Cant help myself by being a little cynical. So now we have two homegrown boys in the team with

a long-term deal which can help us keep up the eight “homegrown” players rule!. On the other

hand sure they can make it in the future.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

A very bold move by Bertrand. No doubt, when he heard Van Aanholt had signed an extension a few months ago, he would've been questioning his own future. Him signing this deal will be interesting, hope he doesn't live to regret it. Villas-Boas must clearly be a decisive factor in this.. Hope he's given his rightful chance.

[termninja 5,290]

A very bold move by Bertrand. No doubt, when he heard Van Aanholt had signed an extension a few months ago, he would've been questioning his own future. Him signing this deal will be interesting, hope he doesn't live to regret it. Villas-Boas must clearly be a decisive factor in this.. Hope he's given his rightful chance.

It's not actually such a bold move. He'll get a bigger wage, chance to prove himself, and if the things don't work out he'll leave for bigger money. We've also got a great young manager who encourages offensive full back.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

It's not actually such a bold move. He'll get a bigger wage, chance to prove himself, and if the things don't work out he'll leave for bigger money. We've also got a great young manager who encourages offensive full back.

How will he leave for bigger money, if things don't work out and his quality is lost (while waiting to surpass Cole & then get past Van Aanholt for example)?

Edited July 16, 2011 by LDN Blue