Callum Hudson-Odoi: Chelsea winger joins Bayer Leverkusen on loan

, Chelsea star, has moved on loan to

for the rest of the season. Hudson-Odoi has had a hard time getting into games at Stamford Bridge since

Thomas Tuche

l became the head coach in January 2021. He hasn't played at all this season.

Since making his debut in 2018, the 21-year-old has played 126 times for

in all competitions and has been involved in 37 goals (16 goals, 21 assists). The Premier League club confirmed they could bring the player back in January if they want to.

The media said several clubs in England and Germany were interested in Hudson-Odoi, but the winger chose to play for Gerardo Seoane's team for the season. Hudson-Odoi told the club's website after the move was confirmed, "The move to

Germany

is really exciting for me, and I can play in the Champions League with Bayer 04 Leverkusen."

"That's a great mix, and I'm excited to learn more about the club, the fans, and the Bundesliga. [Player for Chelsea] Kai Havertz told me nothing but good things about it." Leverkusen beat Mainz 3-0 on Saturday to get their first win of the Bundesliga season after losing their first three games.

Hudson-Odoi has played for England three times and was almost signed by

Bayern Munich

for 2019. He could make his debut on Saturday when Freiburg comes to the BayArena.

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