Tiemoue Bakayoko eyes permanent Chelsea exit after thriving on loan at AC Milan

Happy: Tiemoue Bakayoko says he would like to make his loan move to AC Milan permanent.
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Joe Krishnan6 February 2019

Tiemoue Bakayoko has affirmed his desire to make his loan spell at AC Milan permanent but admits his future is in Chelsea's hands.

The France international endured a dismal debut season at Stamford Bridge after arriving for a reported £40 million from Monaco.

The 24-year-old was shipped out on loan to the Italian giants this summer after Blues boss Maurizio Sarri revealed he was not in his plans.

After a difficult start to life at the San Siro, Bakayoko has emerged as a key player for coach Gennaro Gattuso and the midfielder wants to extend his stay in Italy.

“Things are going well for the club and I right now,” he told French newspaper Nice Matin.

Tiemoue Bakayoko in action against Juventus' Miralem Pjanic in the Italian Super Cup final.
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“There wasn’t a turning point. I just wanted to show that I was good enough for a big club. Milan are on a different planet.

“I was greeted by [Paolo] Maldini and Leonardo on my first day and and you immediately realise who you’re dealing with.

“Then you have the atmosphere at San Siro, which is extraordinary. Milan are a legendary club. Who wouldn’t like to stay at a club like Milan for a long time?

“Having said that, I’m still under contract with Chelsea for the next three years. I don’t have all the cards.”

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Under the terms of the loan deal, Milan have the option to sign Bakayoko permanently for a reported €35.5 million (£31.2m) in the summer.

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