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Chelsea's longest-serving player has left Stamford Bridge for a loan spell in the Netherlands.

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Chelsea announced on Monday that midfielder Josh McEachran has joined Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem on a season-long loan. The 21-year-old joined the Blues outfit as an eight-year-old but failed to impress despite making his first-team debut at 17. The England-U21 player had loan spells at Swansea City, Middlesbrough, Watford before landing at Wigan Athletic earlier this year, where he made seven appearances. Cheerio: Josh McEachran confirmed that he is heading for Holland on Twitter after completing the move . Moving on: Josh McEachran has joined Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem on a season-long loan deal . A statement from Chelsea read: 'Josh McEachran has today joined Vitesse Arnhem on a season-long loan. 'We wish Josh well for his time in the Netherlands.' McEachran, who won the FA Youth Cup with Chelsea in 2010, becomes the 14th Chelsea player to go on loan this season. Struggle: Despite a promising start to his career, the youngster has failed to make the breakthrough . He was part of Gareth Southgate's England squad for the Toulon Tournament in May. Chelsea have close links with Vitesse, regularly sending up and coming professionals there on loan to build up there first team experience. Last season Christian Atsu, Lucas Piazon and Patrick van Aanholt were all sent there on loan from Chelsea's youth setup. VIDEO Chelsea need games - Mourinho .