Chelsea and Manchester United have confirmed the departures of two of their promising youngsters, Omari Kellyman and Ethan Williams, on loan deals for the 2025/26 season.
Chelsea announced on Monday that 19-year-old midfielder Kellyman has joined League One outfit Cardiff City on a season-long loan. The Blues, in a statement on their official website, said the move would provide the teenager with the opportunity to gain valuable first-team experience.
Kellyman joined Chelsea last summer from Aston Villa and spent much of last season featuring in the Premier League 2 and the Premier League Cup with the club’s Under-21 side. The highly-rated youngster will now look to take his development to the next level under competitive senior football conditions.
Meanwhile, Manchester United confirmed that 19-year-old forward Ethan Williams has signed a new long-term contract with the club before heading out on loan.
United announced that Williams penned fresh terms that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2028, with the option of a further year. Following the contract extension, the teenager has sealed a loan move to Scottish side Falkirk, marking his second spell away from the club.
Williams had a productive loan spell with Cheltenham Town in League Two last season, where he scored his first senior goals and impressed with his performances. The Red Devils hierarchy believes the move to Falkirk will further accelerate his development in competitive football.
Both Chelsea and Manchester United have emphasized the importance of loan moves for their academy graduates, with Kellyman and Williams seen as part of their long-term plans despite their temporary exits.
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