Ruben Loftus-Cheek, the England midfielder, whose previous Blues deal had two years still to run, has signed a new five-year contract at Chelsea worth £120,000-a-week which takes him through until 2024.
The 23-year-old is a product of a productive academy system at Stamford Bridge.
He became a regular in Chelsea’s midfield towards the end of last season after a successful loan spell at Crystal Palace in 2017/18 where he made 24 Premier League appearances.
So proud to sign a new long-term contract! I’ve been at this club since the age of 7 and it has always been my dream to play here. @ChelseaFC is my home and I can’t wait to get back out on the pitch. See you all soon. ???✨ pic.twitter.com/6D5iDRDVIP
— Ruben Loftus-Cheek (@rubey_lcheek) July 6, 2019
Loftus-Cheek is set to miss the beginning of the season with an Achilles injury but is tipped to have a bright future at Chelsea.
Speaking on his new contract, the midfielder said: “I’m really happy and pleased that I get to stay here for another five years.
“It’s the place where I’ve grown up playing and hopefully I’ll be playing here for a lot longer.
“At eight or nine-years-old, of course you never think you’ll be here for so long because you just want to enjoy yourself and play with your friends.
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✍️ @rubey_lcheek has signed a new long-term contract with the Blues! ?
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) July 6, 2019
“When I look back and see how the hard work has paid off, it’s a good feeling. That only makes me want to work harder to achieve more in the future.
“I hope to win a lot more trophies with the team and personally it’s just about trying to do as well as I can and work hard to be a key player for Chelsea.”
Meanwhile, Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia added: “We see Ruben as an important part of the squad for many years to come.
“We are very pleased he also considers his future to be with Chelsea.
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— Ruben Loftus-Cheek (@rubey_lcheek) July 6, 2019
“He is proof of the fantastic work being done in the Chelsea Academy and in recent seasons has developed into a first-team regular and an England international.
“Under Frank Lampard’s leadership, we believe he will be a key player for Chelsea and we look forward to welcoming him back once he has recovered from his injury.”
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