Jesse Derry is close to sealing a season-long loan move to Sporting Lisbon after agreeing a new long-term contract at Chelsea, according to Standard Sport.
The 19-year-old forward, who made his Premier League debut for the Blues last season, has signed fresh terms until 2032, just a year after joining the club from Crystal Palace. Derry is then expected to join Portuguese side Sporting on loan, though a deal has not yet been finalised.
Derry's breakthrough season
Derry made his senior debut off the bench during Chelsea's 4-0 FA Cup win over Hull City in February, before starting for the Blues as they were beaten 3-1 by Nottingham Forest in May. Starting on the left wing, Derry impressed against Forest before he was forced off on a stretcher shortly before half time following a clash of heads with Zach Abbott.
Derry netted 19 goals in 23 matches for the club's Under-18 side last season, leading to his promotion to the Under-21s in Premier League 2 and the UEFA Youth League. His form for the Blues' youth teams was rewarded with first-team exposure under Liam Rosenior and later interim manager Calum McFarlane.
Loan move to Sporting
Derry made three appearances in all competitions for the first team last season, and he is expected to get more senior experience and potential Champions League exposure on loan at the Jose Alvalade Stadium. Chelsea enjoy a strong relationship with the Liga Portugal outfit and are set to welcome £40 million signing Geovany Quenda to their ranks after striking a deal for the teenager last summer.
