Chelsea confirm Bertrand Traore loan move

Bertrand Traore #14 of Chelsea takes the ball in the first half against the New York Red Bulls during the International Champions Cup at Red Bull Arena on July 22, 2015
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Chelsea forward Bertrand Traore signs a new three-year deal with the club and will spend the first of those on loan at Ajax.

Chelsea have confirmed that Bertrand Traore will spend the 2016-17 season on loan at Ajax.

The 20-year-old broke into the first team last season, going on to score four goals in 16 appearances for the Blues.

The Burkina Faso international has now signed a new three-year deal with the club, but will spend the first of those in the Eredivisie with Ajax.

"Traore is a good prospect, he's a prospect for a Chelsea player. He's going on loan to Ajax, he's a good player," Chelsea boss Antonio Conte told reporters.

"And together the club we prefer to play and to improve, to have a season and to play every game, and then to come back."

Traore became the first Burkinabe to score in the Premier League during their victory over Newcastle United in January.

Bertrand Traore #14 of Chelsea takes the ball in the first half against the New York Red Bulls during the International Champions Cup at Red Bull Arena on July 22, 2015
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