Ruben Loftus-Cheek Close to Joining AC Milan
The transfer window is in full swing and Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek is close to joining Italian giants AC Milan. The 27-year-old, who has 10 England caps, has been at Stamford Bridge since he was a youth player and has also had loans at Crystal Palace and Fulham. In his time at Chelsea he has won two Premier League titles, the Fifa Club World Cup and the Uefa Supercup.
Loftus-Cheek’s Career at Chelsea
Ruben Loftus-Cheek joined Chelsea’s youth academy in 2004 and was part of the team that won the FA Youth Cup in 2012. He made his first-team debut in 2014 and went on to make over 100 appearances for the club. He has won two Premier League titles, the Fifa Club World Cup and the Uefa Supercup during his time at Stamford Bridge.
Loftus-Cheek’s Loan Spells
In 2017, Loftus-Cheek joined Crystal Palace on loan for the 2017/18 season. He made 24 appearances for the Eagles, scoring two goals and providing four assists. The following season, he joined Fulham on loan, making 19 appearances and scoring one goal.
Chelsea’s Summer Transfers
A handful of players have left Chelsea this summer as the west London club look to balance the books. Kalidou Koulibaly’s move to Saudi Arabia side Al-Hilal was completed on Sunday. N’Golo Kante has signed for Saudi champions Al-Ittihad, while team-mate Edouard Mendy is close to joining Al-Ahli.
Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount has been linked with a move to Manchester United, who have had several bids turned down for him, while midfielder Kai Havertz is close to joining Arsenal.
AC Milan’s Interest in Loftus-Cheek
AC Milan have been keeping tabs on Loftus-Cheek since his loan spell at Fulham and are now close to completing a deal for the midfielder. The Italian giants are looking to bolster their midfield options after losing Lucas Biglia and Giacomo Bonaventura this summer.
Loftus-Cheek’s Future at Chelsea
It remains to be seen whether Loftus-Cheek will remain at Chelsea beyond this summer. The Blues have already signed Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech this summer and are expected to make more signings before the transfer window closes. If Loftus-Cheek does not make the cut, then a move to AC Milan could be on the cards.
Conclusion
Ruben Loftus-Cheek is close to joining Italian giants AC Milan this summer after spending 14 years at Chelsea. The 27-year-old has won two Premier League titles, the Fifa Club World Cup and the Uefa Supercup during his time at Stamford Bridge. He has also had loan spells at Crystal Palace and Fulham. AC Milan are looking to bolster their midfield options after losing Lucas Biglia and Giacomo Bonaventura this summer and are close to completing a deal for Loftus-Cheek. It remains to be seen whether he will remain at Chelsea beyond this summer or make the move to Italy.