Chelsea call back Nathan Ake from loan

The Premier League leaders Chelsea call back Nathan Ake from his loan spell at Bournemouth. Ake spent last season on loan with Watford.

The Italian manager Conte called back 21 years old defender back to Chelsea in order to strengthen his defending option.

Ake had been regular starter at Bournemouth and made 12 appearances scoring three times since he joined the club for a season long loan back in summer.

Bournemouth left out Ake in FA cup squad where they faced 3-0 defeat against Millwall in the third round of the championship. Bournemouth manager Howe has said that loosing out the defender in the middle of the season would be “big blow.”

Bournemouth confirmed Ake had been recalled with a statement on their website.

“Ake has started the last eight games he has been eligible for but Chelsea have activated an option to recall him during the opening weeks of January, and the 21-year-old will return to Stamford Bridge immediately,” said the club.

“AFC Bournemouth would like to thank Nathan for his efforts over the past seven months and wish him well for the future.”