John Terry has posted his congratulations after a Chelsea youngster secured his first ever loan move this week.
Chelsea have been major winners in recent years when it comes to using the loan market, with a number of their first-team stars previously developing away from Stamford Bridge. The likes of Levi Colwill and Reece James were loaned out before becoming household senior names.
Blues youngster Leo Castledine, who’s just 19, will hope he’s the next to follow in their footsteps.
Castledine was nominated for Premier League 2 Player of the Season last year after impressing in Chelsea’s Under-21s side, but he’s now making his first big step into senior football.
It was confirmed on Monday that the teenage attacking midfielder has joined League One club Shrewsbury Town on a season-long loan.
John Terry reacts to Leo Castledine loan
Castledine celebrated yesterday’s loan move to Shrewsbury with an Instagram post, which has received a response from Chelsea legend John Terry.
Keep an eye on Leo Castledine
For certain, Castledine’s temporary switch is an exciting one because he’s one of the most talented youngsters on Chelsea’s books right now. Let’s see how he copes with the step into men’s football.
The creative playmaker has made one senior appearance in Chelsea colours, featuring off the bench last season in the Carabao Cup under Mauricio Pochettino.
Now, he’s completed his move to Shrewsbury for a first ever loan spell away from the Blues.
The 19-year-old prospect has a loan road ahead to break into Chelsea’s senior squad, especially when you consider they’ve got the likes of Cole Palmer, Joao Felix and Christopher Nkunku in his position. Let’s see how he copes with his first real taste of senior football, though.
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