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Chelsea announce TWO completed transfer exits as Frank Lampard plans squad rebuild
Chelsea have announced a double departure.
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Chelsea have confirmed a double departure with Danilo Pantic and Jacob Maddox both leaving Stamford Bridge. Pantic has joined Serbian club FK Cukaricki on a season-long loan, while Portuguese club Vitoria have signed Jacob Maddox on a permanent deal.
Chelsea have been extremely active in the transfer window as Frank Lampard looks to prepare his squad for the 2020-21 campaign.
The Blues have already brought in Ajax winger Hakim Ziyech and RB Leipzig centre-forward Timo Werner for around £90million.
And Frank Lampard's side aren't slowing down.
Chelsea have been linked with several high-profile additions including Leicester left-back Ben Chilwell, Bayer Leverkusen's Kai Havertz and Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak.
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But before new signings can be completed, the west London club are looking to offload.
Wingers Willian and Pedro are leaving while there are doubts surrounding the future of Kepa Arrizabalaga, Marcos Alonso and N'Golo Kante.
Another player definitely leaving the club is academy midfielder Jacob Maddox.
Chelsea have confirmed that the 21-year-old has joined Portuguese club Vitoria on a permanent deal.
Maddox, a versatile midfielder, failed to make a single first-team appearance for the Blues having joined their ranks from Bristol City in July 2015.
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"We thank Jacob for his service to Chelsea and wish him all the best in his future career," Chelsea wrote on their official website.
Meanwhile, midfielder Pantic returns to his native Serbia with FK Cukaricki for the 2020-21 season.
The 23-year-old joined Chelsea in 2015 on a free transfer and has also never made a competitive first-team appearance for the club.
Pantic has previously spent time on loan at Vitesse, Excelsior, MOL Fehervar and Partizan Belgrade, the club he originally joined from.