Chelsea’s policy to buy young players and sending them on loan without giving much chances to showcase their talent, have often being criticised in the past. But that policy has finally seem to bare fruits as players such as Mason Mount, Tammy Abraham have hugely benefited from their loan stints and now finds themselves as a regular member of the first team.
The same can not be said for a certain Marco van Ginkel though, as the player has barely got any opportunity post his arrival to the Stamford Bridge. Marco van Ginkel joined the Blues back in 2013 for £8 million from hometown club Vitesse Arnhem. He was crowned as the Dutch talent of the year that year and was tipped to make it big.
But just after four games was sent on loan. The 27-year-old’s contract is set to expire at the end of the month and he was expected to leave the club. However in a surprising turn of events, the management have decided to hand in the player a new contract as revealed by the player.
The Dutch international told AD, “My agent, Karel Jansen, is in talks with Chelsea about a new contract for me. I am very happy at this show of confidence in me by the club. If a deal can be done I expect to make my comeback in Chelsea’s Under-23 side.”
Van Ginkel has had multiple loan stints at clubs such as AC Milan, Stoke City but a move to PSV back in his homeland, where showcased his talent once again. He scored 16 times in 31 appearances along with five assists. Impressed by performances, PSV even named him the skipper in the 2017-18 campaign which ended in them lifting the Eredivise (Dutch League).
Unfortunately, injuries stuck soon. Following a serious knee injury, he had to undergo surgery and have not made a first team appearance ever since. But the player dubbed as the ‘next Frank Lampard’ possess quality and have good stints away on loan. So, it is only fair that he would get an opportunity to prove himself.
The midfielder also showcased his gratitude towards the club for keeping faith in him and awarding him a new contract, especially with all the financial crisis set to occur post the pandemic.