Chelsea defender Alfie Gilchrist has joined Sheffield United on a season-long
loan.
Alfie, who joined the Blues at 11 years old, started last season as captain
of our Under-21s and made his senior debut after coming off the bench against
Crystal Palace in December.
He went on to make 16 further first-team appearances and signed a new
contract with the Blues in April. A first Chelsea goal soon followed as Alfie
struck in a 6-0 victory over Everton.
A boyhood Blues fan, getting on the scoresheet at Stamford Bridge in front of
the Shed End was a memorable moment for the young defender and his family.
We look forward to monitoring and supporting Alfie throughout his loan with
the Blades – with the Championship season getting underway this weekend –
and seeing his development.
Good luck, Alfie!
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