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Nizaar Kinsella

Chelsea: Ethan Ampadu wants to be part of Blues squad next season after impressing during Venezia loan

Ampadu wants to force his way into Thomas Tuchel’s plans

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Ethan Ampadu is proud to be in Chelsea’s pre-season squad - but is determined to convert his chance and become a permanent presence in the first-team set-up.

The 21-year-old centre-back was on loan at Venezia last season and has survived an initial cull of loanees from the Chelsea squad in America - with Billy Gilmour and Tino Anjorin being sent home to train with the Under-23s.

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