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Former Reading loanee makes return to Italy after Chelsea departure

james earnshaw
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Reading's Cesare Casadei (right) and Burnley's Connor Roberts battle for the ball during the Sky Bet Championship match at the Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading. Picture date: Saturday April 15, 2023. <i>(Image: PA)</i>
Reading's Cesare Casadei (right) and Burnley's Connor Roberts battle for the ball during the Sky Bet Championship match at the Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading. Picture date: Saturday April 15, 2023. (Image: PA)

Former Reading youngster Cesare Casadei has made a deadline day return to Italy after departing Chelsea.

The 22-year-old Italy international spent some time on loan with the Royals in 2022/23, part of Paul Ince's side relegated from the Championship, and made 15 appearances.

He scored one goal in this time, an equaliser at Blackburn Rovers before losing 2-1 at Ewood Park.

Since his spell in Berkshire, the midfielder has made 17 appearances for the Blues and spent the 2023/24 campaign with Leicester City, scoring three goals in 25 appearances as the Foxes won the Championship.

Unable to hold down a spot at Stamford Bridge, the youngster has returned to Italy and the Serie A, joining Torino on a permanent deal.

Sat 11th in the Italian top division, Torino signed Scotland international Che Adams earlier in the window.

Follow along with the Reading Chronicle live blog throughout the day and evening, right up to tonight's deadline.