Jubilation As Chelsea Top Star Bags New Contract Extension Before Heading Out on Another Loan Spell

• Chelsea have sent Brazilian winger Kenedy to Flamengo on a season-long loan deal despite handing him a contract extension
• The forward's new deal with the Blues will now expire in the summer of 2023 having joined them from Fluminense in 2015
• Kenedy has featured for the EPL club 27 times scoring three goals and three assists after his six-year reign at the Bridge

Chelsea star Kenedy has embarked on another season-long loan deal at Brazilian top-flight side Flamengo after penning a contract extension with the Stamford Bridge side.

The 25-year-old winger spent last campaign on loan at Spanish League outfit Granada where he scored eight goals and six assists after 44 appearances.

Kennedy joined the Blues from Fluminense in 2015 in a deal valued at around £6.3 million and has so far recorded just three goals and three assists in 27 appearances for them.

After sealing a move to the Premier League side six years ago, he made his debut for the London club against Crystal Palace in August of that year according to information on the club's official website.

The attacker also scored a goal and assisted another in the EFL Cup as he helped Chelsea claim a 4-1 win over Walsall in his first start for them.

Kennedy scored the fastest Premier League goal of the 2015/16 season after finding the back of the net just 39 seconds into their encounter away at Norwich City.

He played the past two seasons in Spain, on loan with Granada and Getafe, and has also spent time on loan in the Premier League with Newcastle United.

How Trevoh Chalobah impressed Chelsea boss Tuchel

Legit.ng earlier reported that Trevor Chalobah may have sealed his place in Thomas Tuchel's squad with his stunning goal against Crystal Palace over the weekend.

The 22-year-old launched a long-range shot from 25-yards out in the Blues 3-0 win in their opening league game at Stamford Bridge.

Chalobah was also part of the team that edged Villarreal out on penalties to win the UEFA Super Cup earlier this month - meaning he has made two appearances for the west London club.