{"id":474010,"date":"2019-07-06T15:12:52","date_gmt":"2019-07-06T19:12:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/?p=474010"},"modified":"2019-07-06T15:12:52","modified_gmt":"2019-07-06T19:12:52","slug":"chelsea-contract-ruben-loftus-cheek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2019\/07\/06\/chelsea-contract-ruben-loftus-cheek\/","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea Confirm New Contract For Ruben Loftus-Cheek"},"content":{"rendered":"

Chelsea<\/a> have confirmed that midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek<\/a> has signed a new contract at Stamford Bridge. As a result, he will remain at the club until 2024.<\/p>\n

Ruben Loftus-Cheek Signs New Contract<\/h1>\n

Finally Making a Name For Himself?<\/h2>\n

Prior to last season, Lofuts-Cheek had found it difficult to break into the first team at Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n

The 23-year-old made his debut for Chelsea during the 2014\/15 season. Despite featuring just four times, he won plaudits for his impressive performances.<\/p>\n

However, he failed to build on his performances and remained a substitute for the majority of the next two seasons.<\/p>\n

As a result of his eagerness to play regular first team football, he was loaned out to Crystal Palace<\/a> for the 2017\/18 Premier League season. Loftus-Cheek flourished under the opportunity of regular first team football. He was an important figure for Crystal Palace as they finished 11th in the Premier League.<\/p>\n

Upon his return to Chelsea, many fans wanted to see Ruben Loftus-Cheek regularly in a Chelsea shirt. However, his regular opportunities came during their successful 2018\/19 Europa League campaign. He made 11 appearances during the campaign, scoring four goals – including a hat-trick against Bate Borisov. Furthermore, he added six goals to his tally for the season during his Premier League appearances.<\/p>\n

What Ruben Loftus-Cheek Had To Say<\/h2>\n

Speaking to the official Chelsea website<\/a>, Loftus-Cheek said: “I’m really happy and pleased that I get to stay here for another five years.<\/p>\n

“It’s the place where I’ve grown up playing and hopefully I’ll be playing here for a lot longer.<\/p>\n

“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,” he continued to add.<\/p>\n

Important Figure For The Future?<\/h2>\n

Ruben Loftus-Cheek has shown that he has the capabilities to be a regular for Chelsea. Once he returns from injury, he will prove to a vital player for Frank Lampard and Chelsea.<\/p>\n

Main Photo<\/p>\n

Embed from Getty Images<\/a>