Chelsea’s Ethan Ampadu has signed a new three-year contract at Stamford Bridge, but there’s no time to celebrate – he’s off to Italy to play for Venezia.

The 20-year-old, who can operate in defence or midfield, has joined the Serie A club on loan until the end of the season in order to gain more top-flight experience.

The Welsh international featured 25 times for Sheffield United during their ill-fated Premier League campaign last term, having joined the Blades on a similar loan deal.

The defender has been on the Chelsea books since 2017, but had loan spells with RB Leipzig and Sheffield United.

He turns 21 next month and was sent off for Wales against Italy during UEFA EURO 2020.