According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek is nearing a move to AC Milan for a deal worth an initial fee of €16 million plus €4 million in add-ons.
Romano has confirmed that Loftus-Cheek has already agreed to personal terms with Milan and is excited about joining the Serie A club’s project for the upcoming season.
This move comes after a season where the midfielder has seen a decline in his playing time at Chelsea. Milan has identified the English midfielder as a replacement for Sandro Tonali, who is set to join Newcastle United.
The slower-paced style of the Italian top flight is expected to suit Loftus-Cheek’s playing style. Chelsea are actively offloading players as they aim to trim their large squad ahead of the upcoming season.
AC Milan are closing in on Ruben Loftus Cheek deal, verbal agreement in place with Chelsea on permanent move — here we go 🚨🔴⚫️ #ACMilan
Medical will be scheduled once final details are sorted between clubs. Long term contract agreed.
Fee confirmed: €16m plus €4m add ons. pic.twitter.com/124hUsfGvq
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 27, 2023
Loftus-Cheek will be joining the list of departures, which includes notable names like N’Golo Kante and Kalidou Koulibaly.
The club’s extensive spending in recent transfer windows, combined with their failure to secure Champions League qualification, puts them at risk of breaching Financial Fair Play regulations.
However, with potential departures of players like Mateo Kovacic and possibly Mason Mount, Chelsea will need to revamp their midfield before the season begins.
Mauricio Pochettino will require a strong midfield to make an impact, as a weak midfield could hinder their competitiveness.
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Ruben Loftus-Cheek’s move away from Stamford Bridge is expected to be beneficial for all involved.
The versatile player will have the opportunity to showcase his skills and secure more playing time at AC Milan, following in the footsteps of successful spells by Olivier Giroud and Fikayo Tomori.
