Belgian youngster Kevin de Bruyne looks set to be sent out on loan with Schalke being the most likely destination for the Chelsea bit-part player according to Goal.com.
Lack of first team football is in danger of compromising the £7m Chelsea signing’s prominent role in Marc Wilmots’ Belgian national team set-up, a point the manager himself has stated publicly.
The former goal-scoring midfielder has specifically suggested a move to the Bundesliga club would be worthwhile, stating;
“If Kevin asked me, I could only tell him good things about Schalke,” said the Belgium boss. “Of course the final decision is up to Chelsea, who have him under contract. But Schalke is definitely a great club.
“Schalke was the best time in my whole career as a player. Unbelievable atmosphere, fantastic fans – the whole club is absolutely unique.”
De Bruyne spent last season on loan at Werder Bremen but returned to the Chelsea first team this summer and impressed during pre-season action but has since made just two Premier League starts.