Ruben Loftus-Cheek has posted an emotional farewell message on social media after his exit from Chelsea was confirmed.
The 27-year-old has joined AC Milan on a permanent transfer after the Italian giants agreed a deal in the region of £15million plus add-ons for the England star. football.london reported in April that AC Milan were keen on signing Loftus-Cheek this window, with the midfielder having just 12 months remaining on his contract at Stamford Bridge.
Loftus-Cheek spent 19 years at the club and made more than 150 appearances. He becomes the fifth player to leave this summer as Mauricio Pochettino continues a mass exodus and rebuild.