Chelsea confirms winger’s loan recall clause has expired, with Hudson-Odoi set to stay in the Bundesliga.

Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi will continue his loan spell at Bayer Leverkusen for the rest of the season after his recall clause expired. The Bundesliga club confirmed the news, with sporting director Simon Rolfes expressing his satisfaction that the 22-year-old would remain at the club for the duration of the campaign.

“We were confident Callum would stay, but now we have the certainty,” Rolfes stated to Bild. “We’re delighted about that because he’s a very important player for us.”

Since joining Leverkusen in the summer, Hudson-Odoi has made 15 appearances and scored once. Despite Chelsea’s interest in recalling him during the January transfer window, particularly following Armando Broja’s injury, the young winger will remain with his current club for the rest of the term.

Graham Potter had the option to bring the academy graduate back to Stamford Bridge as Chelsea looks for attacking reinforcements. The club has been linked with potential signings such as Joao Felix and Youssoufa Moukoko, while David Fofana is set to join after Molde and Chelsea agreed on an £8.6 million transfer fee.