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Dujon Sterling thrilled with new Chelsea contract: Over the moon!

Dujon Sterling has penned new terms with Chelsea.

The powerful wing-back has been training with the first team in the absence of injured teammate Victor Moses and made his debut in the Carabao Cup win over Nottingham Forest.

This week he signed a new four-and-a-half year contract at the club.

"I'm over the moon to sign a new deal at Chelsea," Sterling told the official Chelsea website. "I think the club have rewarded me for my performances in the last year, winning the FA Youth Cup and doing well."

The teenager reflects fondly on his maiden first team appearance.

"It was probably the best day of my life so far," he says. "Coming on at Stamford Bridge was an unbelievable feeling, the fans were great and the recognition from the crowd and fans on social media afterwards was so positive.

"Working regularly with the first team has been a good experience for me. It's a stepping stone to help me become comfortable working with these players week in, week out, which is my ultimate goal. Victor [Moses] and Davide [Zappacosta] are always talking to me, giving me good advice. Everyone just tells me to keep expressing myself, don't be shy and keep doing the stuff that has got me noticed."

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