Published: 10:26, August 19, 2021 | Updated: 10:31, August 19, 2021
Chelsea winger Kenedy moves to Flamengo on loan
By Reuters

Chelsea's Brazilian striker Kenedy (right) vies with Tottenham Hotspur's Ivorian defender Serge Aurier (left) during the pre-season friendly football match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge in London on Aug 4, 2021. (GLYN KIRK / AFP)

Chelsea winger Kenedy has extended his contract at the club until June 2023 and joined Brazilian champions Flamengo on a season-long loan, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.

Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi also signed a new contract until 2023 and moved to Turkish side Besiktas

This is the fifth time Kenedy has been sent out on loan since joining Chelsea in 2015, previously having spells at Watford, Newcastle United, Getafe and Granada.

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The 25-year-old made 44 appearances in all competitions for Granada last season, scoring eight goals and assisting six times.

Earlier on Wednesday, Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi also signed a new contract until 2023 and moved to Turkish side Besiktas on loan for the rest of the season.