Chelsea midfielder Nathan will spend next season at Vitesse Arnhem, the Blues have confirmed on Thursday.
The Brazilian is yet to make his debut at Stamford Bridge after being loaned out to the Dutch side last summer.
A statement published on the club's official website said:
"Nathan will return to Vitesse Arnhem and spend the 2016/17 season on loan at the Dutch club.
The Brazilian midfielder joined us from Atletico Paranaense last July and was loaned to Vitesse for the 2015/16 campaign. He made 19 appearances, scoring twice.
You will be able to keep updated with Nathan’s progress during 2016/17 via this website."