Chelsea Star move to Stoke City After 17 Years at The Club

Lewis Baker's 17-year career with the Blues has come to an end after the midfielder moved to Stoke City.

The 26-year-old joined the west Londoners when he was aged just nine, making his bow for the senior team in 2005.

However, he had to wait until 2020 for his second and last appearance for Chelsea before his switch to Stoke Baker was loaned to a total of eight other teams over his time at Stamford Bridge, with MK Dons and Reading among the teams he turned out for.

Forgotten Chelsea star Lewis Baker has finally left Stamford Bridge after 17 years with the Blues.

The 26-year-old secured a permanent switch to Stoke City to end his long stay with the European champions.

During his stay with the west Londoners, Baker could only manage two appearances for the club despite his promising career. 

Baker joined Chelsea in 2005 while aged just nine and grew through the ranks at the club's youth system. 

The once highly-rated prospect had a stunning season during the 2013/14 campaign when he was named Chelsea's Young Player of the Year.

Lewis Baker has signed a permanent deal with Stoke City, bringing to an end his 17-year association with Chelsea.

Wishing you all the best for the future, @lew_baker. 🤝

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) January 15, 2022

However, after then, he could only manage two FA Cup third-round appearances for the Blues. He made his bow for the senior team in 2014 against Derby, with his second appearance coming eight years later against Chesterfield earlier this month. 

The technically-gifted midfielder has now sealed a move to Stoke City, becoming the club's third transfer of the January transfer window. 

📝 DEAL DONE: Stoke City have signed Lewis Baker on a permanent deal from Chelsea, bringing his 17-year association with the Blues to an end.

He has put pen to paper on a two-and-a-half year deal.

(Source: @stokecity) pic.twitter.com/xLpRsisia8

— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) January 15, 2022