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.

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.

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.

He made 21 starts for Chelsea last season.

The midfielder has 10 caps for England, but has not appeared for his national side since 2018, as other midfield options such as Jude Bellingham and Mason Mount have come to the fore.

Loftus-Cheek’s honours from his time at Chelsea include a Premier League medal from 2016/17, and the UEFA Europa League in 2018/19.