Chelsea midfielder Mario Pasalic joins AC Milan on loan

Chelsea have sent Mario Pasalic on loan to AC Milan for the 2016-17 season.

The 21-year-old moved to Stamford Bridge from Hajduk Split in 2014 but is yet to make an appearance for the first team.

Pasalic has spent time on loan at Elche and AS Monaco since joining Chelsea, and he will now spend the upcoming campaign at AC Milan, with whom the Blues have been trying to do business to bring Alessio Romagnoli to West London.

"I am very proud to be part of this club, one of the biggest in the world," Pasalic told Milan's official website.

"We know last season did not live up to the expectations so I want to play because this is a great opportunity."

Chelsea now have 25 players currently out on loan.