5 longest-serving players in the current Chelsea squad

#3 Ruben Loftus-Cheek

Chelsea FC v Watford FC - Premier League

Ruben Loftus-Cheek made his Chelsea senior debut in December 2014. The midfielder was handed his debut by Jose Mourinho and was touted for big things straight away.

However, the real chance he got in the first team was under Maurizio Sarri as he was used as a 3rd choice striker by Antonio Conte and later loaned out to Crystal Palace.

Things have not been great for Loftus-Cheek since his injury in a friendly and he is reportedly a target for AS Roma this summer.

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#2 Andreas Christensen

Real Madrid v Chelsea - UEFA Champions League Semi Final: Leg One

Andreas Christensen was first promoted to Chelsea's first team back in 2013. Rafa Benitez included him in the final game of the season, but he went unused. He made his debut under Jose Mourinho at right-back in October 2014 - two months before Ruben Loftus-Cheek.

Despite doing well, Jose Mourinho could not fit him into the starting XI at that point, and his Premier League debut only came towards the end of the season – May 24th, 2015 – in a 3-1 win over Sunderland.

The Danish star headed out on loan for two seasons before making his return to Chelsea's first team. He has been in and out of the starting XI, and is currently in the final year of his contract at the club.

However, reports suggest Andreas Christensen has been offered a new long-term deal and Chelsea are reportedly confident of making it official soon.

Andreas Christensen is close to signing a new long term contract, which is great news for everyone. Classy defender who seems to be getting better with every game. pic.twitter.com/fTPhb3isgk

— Frank Khalid (@FrankKhalidUK) August 23, 2021

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#1 Cesar Azpilicueta

Arsenal v Chelsea - Premier League

Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta is currently the longest-serving player at Stamford Bridge. The Spaniard joined in 2012, right after Chelsea won the UEFA Champions League.

How it started vs how it's going!@CesarAzpi 👏 pic.twitter.com/4hktm26uw4

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 24, 2021

Just like N'Golo Kante, Cesar Azpilicueta has been a constant in the Chelsea starting XI and has played across the backline. He too has managed to get praise from Thomas Tuchel, who said:

“He’s a huge, huge factor; a key factor and a key player for me at this club. He, for me, expresses everything that I think is typical for Chelsea: He’s a fighter, he’s a team player, he does not accept limits, he’s always available, a top, top professional and at the same time a very nice guy. It’s deep within him to be a team player, he’s very self-aware, very self-reflective and it’s a pure pleasure to have him in the group."

“It was like this from the first moment; we had a strong connection from the first moment. I met a very honest and very open young man, who is so super-reliable on the pitch and who leaves his heart out there on the pitch every time he steps on the pitch for us."

He celebrated 9 years of being at the club earlier this week and is set for fresh contract talks as his current deal expires next summer.