Back to the Premier League Newsfeed

'Shy' Ake urged to be more ruthless to make it at Chelsea

Those close to the Dutchman say that the youngster has wonderful personality, but they think that he needs to be more cutthroat in London to make it

EXCLUSIVE

Nathan Ake faces new challenges in his career, but none are as big as having made the journey from the Netherlands to London aged 16, as his youth coaches and friends count on his cool head to lead him to success at Chelsea.

The 22-year-old initially said "no" to joining Chelsea before moving to west London in 2011. He is now a well known Premier League player as he prepares to face his old team-mates at Bournemouth on Saturday after Antonio Conte recalled him from loan in January.