Luke McCormick: Chelsea midfielder signs new deal then joins Shrewsbury on loan

Luke McCormick first trained with Chelsea as a six-year-old and signed for the club at the age of nine

Midfielder Luke McCormick has signed a new contract with Chelsea and been loaned out to League One side Shrewsbury Town for the 2019-20 season.

The 20-year-old has committed himself to Chelsea until 2022.

McCormick has yet to make a first-team appearance for the London club, but has featured in the Football League Trophy with their Under-21 side.

"It's time for me to now go out into men's football and into League One and show people what I can do," he said.

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