Fabrizio Romano has stated that full-back Henry Lawrence is now set to sign for Belgian side Standard Liege.
He took to Twitter to claim that a deal has been agreed between the two parties for the youngster to join after leaving Chelsea this summer.
Lawrence spent last season on loan at League One side MK Dons, where he looked to prove that he has the talents to break through at Stamford Bridge in the future.
Their manager when he joined, Mark Robinson, described him as ‘excellent’ after making his debut.
He played 35 games in all competitions, scoring twice and assisting three goals as he tried to show that he also has the attacking capabilities the Blues have become associated with out wide due to the likes of Reece James and Ben Chilwell.
However, it appears he was unable to do so, and also did not feel there were any benefits to signing a new deal with the club.
Lawrence to join Standard Liege
Now, Romano has claimed he has found his next club, with the opportunity to feature for Standard Liege being agreed between both parties.
He said: “English full-back Henry Lawrence is set to sign as new Standard Liége player on free transfer after leaving Chelsea.
“Deal agreed and set to be sealed for the 2001 born talented RB to try new experience in Belgium.”
There have been a number of young stars who have left the club this summer after not believing they have a clear enough path to the first team.
This is true in the case of Tudor Mendel, who originally looked set for an exciting move for free to Barcelona.
However, it has emerged today that he will also be on his way to Belgium, with Anderlecht being able to hijack the deal at the final moments.
Receive a digest of our best Chelsea content each week direct to your mailbox
