Ruben Loftus-Cheek says he's never considered leaving Chelsea.

Loftus-Cheek signed a new five-year deal in the early stages of his injury rehabilitation in July 2019, with the club showing faith that the 24-year-old is ready to repay after years of hype surrounding the powerful midfielder.

"I don't see myself as a young player any more," Loftus-Cheek told the Independent.

"Frank (Lampard) came in but I was always thinking of signing for Chelsea before he came in.

"Frank coming in didn't change my opinion to stay even more. I was happy at Chelsea and my plan was to stay here.

"I'm devoted to Chelsea.

"I've been here since I was seven years old. After the season with Sarri, there was no reason for me to leave Chelsea."