AC Milan complete signing of Ruben Loftus-Cheek as England midfielder departs Chelsea for Serie A

AC Milan have completed the signing of Ruben Loftus-Cheek as the England midfielder leaves Chelsea for Serie A. In moving to Italy, Loftus-Cheek will reunite with fellow former Chelsea academy graduate Fikayo Tomori, who has excelled for Milan since joining in 2021. Ad Loftus-Cheek, 27, featured in Gareth Southgate's England squad at the 2018 World Cup, but has struggled to deliver fully on his promise since then, and may view this move as a fresh start.

Premier LeagueChelsea sign Jackson from Villarreal on eight-year contract33 MINUTES AGO 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.» Loftus-Cheek has signed a deal until 2027 and the fee is reportedly around £14m.

Loftus-Cheek joined Chelsea at Under-8 level and made his first-team debut as an 18-year-old against Sporting in the Champions League in 2014. Whilst in England he also had loan spells at Crystal Palace and Fulham, in 2017/18 and 2020/21 respectively. Is Onana the perfect player for Ten Hag? Expert view Arsenal agree £105m fee for Rice — reports He made 21 starts for Chelsea last season.