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Ethan Ampadu Joins RB Leipzig on Season-Long Loan From Chelsea

Chelsea youngster Ethan Ampadu has joined Bundesliga side RB Leipzig on loan for the upcoming season.

The Welsh defender made just five senior appearances under Maurizio Sarri last season, and now boss Frank Lampard recently confirmed that the plan was for Ampadu to head out on loan to continue his development.

RB Leipzig took to their official website to confirm the news, adding that he will be handed the number 26 shirt during his time in Germany.

Sporting director Markus Krosche said: "We are very pleased to have signed Ethan Ampadu on a one-year loan.