Also departing are Isaac Christie-Davies, Cole Dasilva, Jordan Houghton and Tushaun Walters.

Head of youth development Neil Bath says: ‘It’s always difficult for players to move on because many of them have spent so many years with us in the Academy but I’m sure they will all go on to find clubs and continue their careers. I hope we’ve played our part in their development, both as footballers and as people, and we wish them all the best for the future. They know Chelsea is always here for them.’

From the staff, fitness coach Chris Jones is leaving to join Derby County where he will be a first team coach. He will be splitting his time between Chelsea and Derby until the start of the season.

Jones has been an important member of our backroom team since 2006. He began with the Academy and reserve teams before moving up to work with the senior squad upon Carlo Ancelotti's arrival in 2009. At Derby, he will be working with their new manager Frank Lampard and assistant Jody Morris.

We thank Chris for his 12 years of service at Chelsea and the part he has played in helping to win trophies in that time. We wish him well for the future.