Chelsea has recalled defender Trevoh Chalobah from his loan spell at Premier League side Crystal Palace.
The Academy graduate joined the Eagles on loan in August, featured 14 times under Oliver Glasner and scored three goals.
Chalobah, who has made 80 appearances for the Blues, returns to Stamford Bridge with immediate effect and will join up with Enzo Maresca’s first-team squad. He will wear the No.23 shirt.
After injuries to Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile limited Enzo Maresca's options in the heart of defence, reports suggested Chelsea could bring the 25-year-old back to provide additional cover.
Palace boss Glasner said on Tuesday that Chalobah wished to remain at Selhurst Park while hinting his late withdrawal from Sunday's FA Cup win over Stockport County was to prevent him from being cup-tied.
In a statement released after Chelsea exercised his release clause, Palace said: "Everyone at the club would like to thank Trevoh for his hard work and achievements in red and blue and wish him the very best for his future."
Chalobah has previously been made available for transfer by Chelsea in recent seasons, but the defender has reportedly been given assurances that he will get first-team minutes upon his return to Stamford Bridge.