Chelsea starlet Jeremie Boga signed a new contract with the Premier League champions lasting until 2019 before joining Ligue 1 side Rennes on loan this season, according to the player’s agent.
Boga, 18, was one of 33 players sent on loan this summer, returning to his native France on the final day of the transfer window.
There were media reports the young midfielder was leaving Stamford Bridge permanantly this summer, but he signed a new contract before he was loaned abroad for his development.
Speaking to Foot Mecato, Boga’s brother and representative Daniel Boga confirmed the youngster is now contracted to Chelsea until June 2019, adding.
Before discussing a loan, we always wanted to extend with Chelsea. It took a while but once we felt right, everything was okay.
Boga wished for a return to Marseille, but according to his representative, Chelsea told the French giants the player was not available.
Marseille approached Chelsea hierachy during the transfer window but failed to assure the Blues their youngster would receive enough playing time at the Stade Veledrome.
As for OM, they called Chelsea at the opening of the transfer window to know the position of the club for a loan. But the timing was not good and Chelsea told them he was not available. We also wanted to have guarantees on playing time, something that Marseille could not do.
Daniel Boga, Source: Foot Mecato
Rennes sealed the loan move for Boga on the final day of the transfer window in France.