OFFICIAL announcement made by Chelsea – Striker move confirmed

CHELSEA forward Jimmy-Jay Morgan will spend the remainder of the season on loan at Gillingham, the Blues have now announced on the club website this weekend

The Blues posted on the club website: ‘The 19-year-old joined the Blues in February 2023 from Southampton and has predominantly played for our Under-21 side.

‘An England youth international, Morgan has featured ten times in Premier League 2 this season and has struck six goals. He will now continue his development with the Gills.

‘Good luck, Jimmy-Jay.’

Gillingham posted: ‘John Coleman has added to his attacking options with the capture of Jimmy-Jay Morgan on loan from Premier League giants Chelsea.

‘The 19-year-old joins the Gills on a loan deal until the end of the season and is eligible for selection ahead of Saturday’s game at Tranmere Rovers.

‘The striker came through the youth ranks at Chelsea but joined Southampton at the age of 11, scoring 27 goals for the U16’s and 13 times for the U18 age group, before making his first-team debut in an EFL Trophy tie against Forest Green in August 2022.

‘He played twice more for the Saints in the same competition before returning to Stamford Bridge in February of 2023 for an undisclosed fee. He scored for the Blues, his first senior goal, against MK Dons in a Vertu trophy tie at Stadium MK.

‘He played three further times in the tournament last year for CHELSEA, starting in the game against Cambridge at the Abbey Stadium. The striker has played on the international stage too, featuring for England at U16, U17 and U18 levels.

‘This season he has scored six times in ten Premier League 2 appearances for The Blues.

‘Gillingham will be Jimmy’s first loan spell away from the Premier League side, and could play a part this weekend.’

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