5 Chelsea academy graduates who are flourishing elsewhere

Various players who have graduated from Chelsea academy have prospered elsewhere

In the last two decades, Chelsea has established itself as one of the most successful English football clubs of all time. Under Roman Abramovich's ownership, the Blues have emerged as an English and European powerhouse. The west London outfit has won almost every honor available in club football.

Beyond a sizable investment poured into the playing squad, the Abramovich regime invested a fair deal of money into the team’s youth apparatus. The Blues have reaped a bountiful harvest from the move as a result, and now boast what is widely believed to be one of the best youth academies in the world.

Some of the graduates from this impressive undertaking have gone on to represent the Blues and have lifted trophies with the club. However, some other graduates have departed the club and have gone on to achieve success at other clubs.

Without further ado, let's take a look at five such Chelsea academy graduates who are flourishing elsewhere.

#5 Jeremie Boga | Atalanta

Jeremie Boga has been called up to the Ivory Coast national team after good performances for Atalanta

After starting his youth career in Marseille in 2003, young Jeremie Boga made the switch to Chelsea's Cobham center in 2009, where he would remain and graduate from in 2015.

After his graduation, the star earned himself a professional contract and remained with the Blues at Stamford Bridge. However, he struggled to break into the first team, managing just one appearance for Chelsea during the 2017-18 season.

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Most of his appearances came during loans, with the midfielder playing for Rennes, Granada, and Birmingham City, all within three seasons. When it became clear that he didn't have a place at Stamford Bridge, Jeremie Boga left the Blues, joining Sassuolo in 2018, where he has played over 100 games.

The star now plays for Atalanta, on loan from Sassuolo. His good form saw him get called up to the Ivory Coast national team, where he has played eight games and scored one goal.

#4 Tino Livramento | Southampton

Tino Livramento has been doing well for Southampton

Just 19 years old, Tino Livramento has all the potential to go far in football, having gotten a call-up to England's U-15 side, and now playing for the U-21 team. Since 2009, the youngster joined up with Chelsea's youth academy, where he graduated just last year.

Notably, he was named Chelsea Academy Player of the Year last season, with the star momentarily getting a seat on the bench for the first team.

Both Livramento and Chelsea were unable to come to terms about the star's professional contract. The fullback ended up leaving the club without playing a single game. He eventually signed for Southampton, where he has flourished, playing 27 games and over 2,000 minutes of football this season.