Chelsea completed the signing of Malo Gusto from Lyon in January before sending right-back on loan to Lyon for the rest of the season.

Explaining his reasons for joining Chelsea, Gusto told Telefoot: “I’m happy to join Chelsea, it was almost last minute — was a good proposal, with a good project behind it. We spoke for months.

“Chelsea are very big club. I know what to expect, and I sign to play and impose myself there.

“We are not where we should be! There is always a little apprehension. Chelsea is a very big club, I’m changing countries. But when I sign, I know what to expect, and I sign to play and win.”