Headline: Atlético de Madrid’s Loan Inquiry for Malo Gusto Rejected by Chelsea Defender
Atlético de Madrid has made inquiries regarding a loan move for Chelsea right-back Malo Gusto (23), but the France international has turned down the opportunity to join Los Colchoneros, as reported by L’Equipe. The report indicates that the former Olympique Lyonnais Academy player is anticipated to remain at Stamford Bridge for the current season. Gusto has started in all three of Chelsea’s competitive matches this season, notably playing in a more advanced and central role than originally expected in Xabi Alonso’s formation. Previously, he was also a target for Manchester City; however, Enzo Maresca’s squad has chosen to keep Rico Lewis and Matheus Nunes.
L’Equipe further notes that Atlético de Madrid reached out to Chelsea to discuss Malo Gusto’s potential loan terms after losing Nahuel Molina to AS Roma. Their only senior right-back option is Spanish international Marcos Llorente. Despite Atlético’s interest, Gusto had no plans to leave Chelsea on loan this season following his debut World Cup with France. Chelsea has begun the season with victories in their first two Premier League games and is scheduled to face reigning champions Arsenal FC this weekend.
Atlético de Madrid have enquired about signing Chelsea right-back Malo Gusto (23), but the France international has rejected the chance to sign for Los Colchoneros, according to L’Equipe. The outlet understands that the former Olympique Lyonnais Academy graduate is expected to remain at Stamford Bridge this season. Gusto notably started all three of Chelsea’s competitive games this season, although in a more advanced and central position than predicted in Xabi Alonso’s set-up. Gusto was initially a target for Chelsea’s Premier League rivals Manchester City, but Enzo Maresca’s Cityzens have retained the services of Rico Lewis and Matheus Nunes.
L’Equipe reports that Atlético de Madrid got in touch with Chelsea to enquire about Malo Gusto’s exit terms on loan. Atlético were in the market for a right-back after parting ways with AS Roma-bound Nahuel Molina. Their only senior option in this position in Spain international full-back Marcos Llorente. But Gusto had no intention of leaving Chelsea on loan this season, on the back of his maiden World Cup with France. Chelsea have won their two Premier League games. They face Premier League champions Arsenal FC this weekend.
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