OFFICIAL Chelsea statement released – powerful midfielder has completed five-year move

Ruben Loftus-Cheek has officially left CHELSEA to join AC Milan this summer window.

The midfielder has been part of the Blues set-up since he was a boy and leaves after making a total of 155 senior appearances for the club.

He was once tipped to be a real star for the Blues – but he was unable to live upto the hype that surrounded him as a kid – and although he has been a solid player – he has never quite made that starting spot his own at the club.

Loftus-Cheek signs a four-year deal at the Italian giants after spending 19 years at Stamford Bridge.

He’ll link up with former teammate Fikayo Tomori at the San Siro, a player who played a key role in convincing the 27-year-old to trade London for Milan.

A statement  from Chelsea said: “After 19 years as a Chelsea player, Ruben Loftus-Cheek has left the club and completed a permanent transfer to AC Milan.

“A dedicated professional and a friendly and popular person throughout Cobham, Loftus-Cheek departs having made 155 appearances – in which 13 goals were scored – and with Premier League, Europa League and UEFA Super Cup winner’s medals.

“We wish Ruben the very best as he begins this next chapter in his career.”

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We have seen so many players over the seasons leave the Premier League and reignite their careers in the Spanish League, Bundesliga or Seria A – and this is a great move for Loftus-Cheek.

He will get to experience a different culture and quality of football at Milan – and the fact that they are one of the biggest clubs in the game – this is a great move for the man that is for sure.

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