Ruben Loftus-Cheek Bids Farewell to Chelsea After Completing AC Milan Move
Ruben Loftus-Cheek has bid an emotional farewell to Chelsea after completing his move to AC Milan. The England international becomes the latest player to leave Stamford Bridge this summer, joining the Rossoneri in a deal believed to be worth £15million plus add-ons.
Loftus-Cheek’s Chelsea Career
The 27-year-old departs after 155 club appearances, winning two Premier League titles and the Europa League. Loftus-Cheek joined the Blues as an eight-year-old and went on to make his first team debut in 2014. He also won the FA Youth Cup and Uefa Youth Cup during his time in the academy.
Loftus-Cheek’s Farewell Message
Following confirmation of the deal, Loftus-Cheek released a statement to the ‘people that have helped guide and shape me as the person and player I am today.’ He thanked everyone associated with Chelsea who have helped him during his career, from coaches to backroom staff and teammates. He also thanked the fans for their support and wished them luck in getting back on the right path and winning silverware soon.
Fikayo Tomori Joins Loftus-Cheek in Milan
Loftus-Cheek will link up with fellow Chelsea academy graduate Fikayo Tomori in Milan. Tomori joined Milan on loan in January and made an immediate impact, scoring three goals in his first four games. He has since gone on to become a regular starter in Stefano Pioli’s side.
Conclusion
Ruben Loftus-Cheek has bid an emotional farewell to Chelsea after completing his move to AC Milan. The 27-year-old departs after 155 club appearances, winning two Premier League titles and the Europa League. Loftus-Cheek will link up with fellow Chelsea academy graduate Fikayo Tomori in Milan and thanked everyone associated with Chelsea who have helped him during his career.