By Daily Sports on July 4, 2019

Ruben Loftus-Cheek is set to sign on a new contract worth around £120,000-a-week as Chelsea signal their faith in the midfielder.

The 23-year-old had begun to cement his place as a regular in the Blues' starting XI prior to a cruel injury blow that saw him rupture his Achilles tendon in a friendly match prior to the

Europa League final.

The homegrown star had less than two years left on his £60,000-a-week contract but he will now double his pay in renewing his deal after breaking through into Maurizio Sarri's first team last season.

Chelsea’s move to keep Loftus-Cheek shows a belief that he will fully recover from his long term injury which is expected to keep him out for the beginning of the season and until at least October.

The Cobham academy graduate had already signalled his intent to stay at Stamford Bridge before the injury and he was asked about renewing his contract in early May.

“It’s looking good, so there’s no reason why I should think about leaving Chelsea,” he said, before jokingly adding: “There’s no reason for me to leave. If I get a pay rise, that’ll be great.”

The announcement of Loftus-Cheek is expected to come after the appointment of Derby County boss Frank Lampard as the new Blues manager, which is thought to be imminent after he agreed on a contract.

Due to a two-window transfer ban, Lampard is keen to look at loan and academy stars for next season, while the club is looking to tie down several players to cover the next 12 months.

Callum Hudson-Odoi is the next in line and they will offer him upwards of £100,000-a-week on a new five-year deal. (Goal)

•Photo shows Loftus Cheek 

Source Daily Sports

Posted July 4, 2019

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