Ruben Loftus-Cheek has put pen to paper on a new long-term contract at Chelsea, according to a report from The Telegraph.
The England international enjoyed a strong campaign under Maurizio Sarri last term and now looks set to play a key role when Frank Lampard takes the reins at Stamford Bridge.
Loftus-Cheek sustained a severe Achilles injury towards the back-end of the 2018/19 season, meaning that he could struggle to play again in the current calendar year.
However, Chelsea have shown faith in their academy graduate and tied him down to a new deal that will span for at least five years, according to The Telegraph, which will represent a significant pay hike for the midfielder.
Loftus-Cheek had reportedly been earning £60,000 per week, but as a consequence of his most recent commitment to the Blues, he could take home a weekly figure of £150,000.
Lampard’s appointment as new Chelsea boss is set to be confirmed in the near future, and it seems he will be boosted by the renewal of the Englishman’s contract in West London.
