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January 27, 2023 19:50

Chelsea agree £26.3m deal for Lyon right-back Malo Gusto

Chelsea has reached an agreement with Lyon for the signing of right-back Malo Gusto to pay £26.3m plus add-ons for the services of the 19-year-old; Earlier this month, Lyon head coach Laurent Blanc said that the board had guaranteed to him that Gusto would stay at the club for the rest of the season

The statement echoed the thoughts of president Jean-Michel Aulas Aulas who took to social media and declared Gusto would continue with the French giants beyond this transfer window.

But it appears the club has bowed down to the player's wishes and while Chelsea has agreed on the deal, Gusto will now be loaned back to Lyon for the remainder of this campaign.
Chelsea wanted a deal now as they are aware other clubs - such as Manchester United and Tottenham - are interested in the France U21 international.