Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma will not be part of the Chelsea team in the 2017/18 campaign as the 22-year-old has joined Stoke City on loan in a one-year deal.
Zouma has signed a new six-year contract and will spend the 2017/18 season on loan at Stoke City.
✍️ #SCFC are pleased to confirm the signing of @KurtZouma on a season-long loan from @premierleague Champions @ChelseaFC#WelcomeZouma 🔴⚪️ pic.twitter.com/Y0zlU0Sa8d
— Stoke City FC (@stokecity) July 21, 2017
Speaking about the deal, technical director Michael Emenalo said: “It is fantastic Kurt has chosen to commit his future to Chelsea. He has shown his talent since joining us three years ago, and has returned from a serious injury with a fantastic attitude.
See you soon, @KurtZouma… 👍 pic.twitter.com/9TMI51UzYa
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) July 21, 2017
“Now he has the opportunity to play regularly in the Premier League and we will be monitoring his progress closely while he is at Stoke.”