Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that Charly Musonda has returned to Chelsea after his loan spell was cut short.
The 21-year-old winger signed an 18-month temporary deal with the Scottish Premiership champions at the end of January.
However, the Belgium youth player made just two league starts for the Hoops and had been out of the frame altogether for over a month.
Speaking at Hampden Park ahead of the William Hill Scottish Cup final against Motherwell on Saturday, Rodgers said: 'I met with Chelsea on Monday after our game (against Aberdeen) on Sunday.
'In Charly's contract there was a review at the end of the season, whether they wanted to take him back or however it was.
'The idea for Charly was to come and play as many games as he possibly could, and let's review it at the end of the season.
'Between us both, we are thinking that he may not get the games that they would like him to get for next season.
'When I bring in young players, my job is to give them the environment and as much game time as we possibly can.
'He is a terrific young player but the level the team has been playing at, it has been difficult at times for Charly to get in.
'But there is no doubt he is a talent and I am sure that next year he will go on and hopefully get the games he wants.
'He was a joy to work with, a really good boy who wanted to learn, but he is not 18/19. He is at an age where he needs to be playing every week and, unfortunately, I couldn't promise him that.'
zosalotyz
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yes lets try him once more
lutbrsu
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yes musoda his a good player,just give him a chance guys he will show you.
Reecdpuz
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truly Zambian we love u man,,,,,,,,,,,,
joshadigs007
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this charly Musonda was ranting on twitter that Chelsea is not using him and main to Celtic football club and he can't break in ..
VinchenWollaston
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Not Chelsea.chelsea don't deserve a star like him because is there for so long and they didn't see his potential.
I get ur point but I'm hoping for the best result for him n the team as well.
raul007
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He must leave chelsea for the better of his career.
TraceBigs
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Extremely stupid comment, u racist just like poor Brendan Rogers
I'm black you fucking retard everything is not about race you asshole I looking at the next 10 years of his career .
leneinuz
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it's about time the board of CHELSEA to keep this kid and give him the Chance.
Rohcdiopsy
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Let Charlie find a team where he can pin down regular place and develop,much as his dad is Zambian like me i don't think the Zambia national team offers him a better option. We should as well respect the lads Belgium citizenship, that is his mum's country and i strongly believe he has better options in Europe.
hizamprz
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Charly Musonda Is Better than Rashford
And rashford is beta dan mourinho
hizamprz
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and play for what scraps ??
Extremely stupid comment, u racist just like poor Brendan Rogers
TraceBigs
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don't comment foolishly
Again and play for what scraps y'all keep saying players should come back there is only the world cup then what you don't ever about his future of well being so just stfu.
waoblpstyz
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and play for what scraps ??
don't comment foolishly
waoblpstyz
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this young man is also a Zambian,, we need him here, let him emulate others and be loyal to his native country and play for Zambia... good luck Musonda but we need you here..
TraceBigs
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let him come to Zambia were he belongs
and play for what scraps ??
Tuybcelruz
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go to Arsenal , you will have a plenty of time to play
BornRed
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Why his loan spell was terminated from even celtic.....??
PedroLeon
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Chelsea management should be contented with their materials and not scouting for already made players elsewhere......... Musonda is a good young talented!
Akekala
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Even Celtic FC are not interested in him anymore....the kid better wake up from all the hype and work real hard for a 1st team place. His 21yrs old and he ain't getting any younger. I don't even know why he choose to play for Belgium anyway, that team is full of World class players it will be difficult to break in than Celtic.
Brianben
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why did you take him on a loan then
liyelosz
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he'll be a great player in the very short future, hopefully chelsea keeps him.
Not Chelsea.chelsea don't deserve a star like him because is there for so long and they didn't see his potential.
liyelosz
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Charley Musonda snr do Sam thing your Son is very talented young man 21 years.That the time to be picked According to the talent he was.
JaoN
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Charly Musonda Is Better than Rashford
liyelosz
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I think Chelsea just want to see Musonda finishid if management of Chelsea don't have a great plan for him drop him off for ever so that other teams can pick him. You Musonda don't just dai that Chelsea is a big team work up boy. You Chaly Musonda ant what is in your Mind?Your son is a very talented young man and you all so work up Man.
Shadownet
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Why would Conte want to loan Charley Musounda
-_William_-
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Fuck Celtic, this man is incredible! Their loss our gain π΅π΅
Fuck Chelsea, loaning out all fuckig talents!
Hitlmpsu
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c-mushonda is young and surely productive Chelsea would pave this gay way to boost success with mudonda z compared to man u m-rushford first games at red devil.
Hitlmpsu
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football is full of surprises but as the blue Fan's are waiting to take on m untd every mistake as our gain
Nouman-Khan
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Makes the blue feel proud!
Elsa98
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Makes the blue feel proud!
Footba11
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This guy Musunda is an all skilled player and everybody knows that apart 4rm Chelsea management..... we can't afford to keep losing young starts like this bcoz as he returned now the nx it 4 the manahemnet5to sell him. With a player of his age and skills he is you machine in getting set pieces inside and cloz the 18 yrd box ,even if u can't make a regular start up in the team start 4rm making him a regular sub,, that will really increase is morale confidence and will motivate to work hard more.....Chelsea management needs to start seeing brightness in our young stars...... blues 4 life ππππ
misbit
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I just hope Conte could throw thisbkid in for the FA Cup. He alongside the rest could be a nightmare for Utd.
misbit
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BS excuse from Bredon
Asia&Pacific7776275
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Ok warnly welcome.
Footballwiz
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really deserved more game time at Celtic but I hope he can now impress in blue COYB!!! n RLC n Tammy
laishi
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let him come to Zambia were he belongs
Damanejr11
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chealsea board have to be patient with their young player
So in other words...not going to happen
Damanejr11
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Fuck Celtic, this man is incredible! Their loss our gain π΅π΅
You say βour gainβ like Chelsea is not going to loan him out until he permanently leaves the club.
smoke4556
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he needs to watch his attitude for a player so young
Josh101
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Fuck Celtic, this man is incredible! Their loss our gain π΅π΅
raheem_CFC
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this guy was promising but is off the radar...
Dodackprsz
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him will be the future of Chelsea...let keep him
zazakntu
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chealsea board have to be patient with their young player
Medadkop
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man utd
VinchenWollaston
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he'll be a great player in the very short future, hopefully chelsea keeps him.