5 reasons why Chelsea's loan policy is actually brilliant

#3 Elongates Players' careers

Through the loan system, Tammy Abraham, could begin his pro career at the tender age of 17

An oft-missed point in the footballing world is, a footballers career is only so long. After the age of 35, it is very tough for players to keep producing the performances that the did when their bodies were only 20.

And more often than not, in such cases, the veterans have to make way for the newer, younger generation and so the cycle continues. Very few have longevity of a Totti, Giggs or Maldini

The loan system at Chelsea gives an opportunity for young players to begin playing professionally at a considerably young age whereas otherwise, they wouldn't have the opportunity to do so. Now, instead of playing regularly from 23-25 to 33-35, they can play from 18-19 and upwards!

Tammy Abraham, one of the biggest prospects from the Chelsea academy is a shining example. He represented England at all youth levels and he set the lower leagues on fire at Bristol City. His progress is being closely monitored as he plays for Swansea currently. Tammy has been playing professionally since he was just 17!

While many players who would struggle to play professionally at the tender age of 17 and would be forced to play at an amateur/youth or worse, recreational level, the loan system at Chelsea gave Tammy, and many other players an opportunity to play at the senior level at a very young age.

This also gives them an edge in terms of the techniques they develop when compared to peers of a similar age level. Not a bad trade eh?