AC Milan closing in on Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus Cheek

Loftus Cheek close to AC Milan's move

AC Milan closing in on Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus Cheek

Stephen Oladehinde 21:31 - 26.06.2023

AC Milan are reportedly close to agreeing on a deal for Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus Cheek after several negotiations between both parties.

Loftus Cheek has struggled to make a mark at Chelsea since he broke out from the youth ranks and joined the first team.

The midfielder has only made 155 appearances, scored 13 goals and provided 18 assists for the Blues.

The Italian giants AC Milan are now in pole position to sign the midfielder as they get closer to agreeing a deal with the Blues.

Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek
Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek

Loftus Cheek close to leaving Chelsea

The 27-year-old is close to making a transfer move to AC Milan in a deal worth €16m plus €4m add-ons as reported.

According to Romano Fabrizio on Twitter, “It is understood that AC Milan and Chelsea are closing in on Ruben Loftus Cheek deal for €16m fee plus €4m add-ons, this is the final package.

“Personal terms agreed, RLC understood to be really excited about joining Milan. Final details discussed then… here we go.”

The English midfielder would leave Stamford Bridge after spending starting from their youth team before moving up the ranks to the first team.

Loftus Cheek progression at Chelsea

Loftus Cheek started with Chelsea’s youth team at the age of eight and developed to become one of the best players in Chelsea’s youth ranks

He made an impression at the start of the 2011–12 season before suffering a hip injury. By the end of the season, he had recovered, and he played as a substitute in the 2012 FA Youth Cup final.

The English international was then promoted to Chelsea’s first team in 2014/2015 but struggled due to several injuries.

However, last season, he was able to start 19 games for Chelsea but did not register any goals throughout the season.

Chelsea are currently doing a squad overhaul and have let some players leave the team this summer and Loftus Cheek is also close to exiting the Stamford Bridge door.