Chelsea have signed defender Malo Gusto joins Chelsea on a deal until June 2030 and will spend the rest of the season on loan at Lyon.
The 19-year-old right-back has signed a seven-year contract at Stamford Bridge to summer 2030 but will remain in Lyon , where he has made 15 league appearances.
Gusto, who has been capped at Under-21 level by France, progressed through the youth ranks at Lyon and made his senior debut in January 2021.
The following season was a breakthrough for the attack-minded full-back, becoming a regular for Lyon both domestically and in Europe, the Chelsea website said.
Gusto as four assists in 30 Ligue 1 appearances, while also helping his side reach the quarter-finals of the Europa League.
That fine form has continued this campaign under the stewardship of Laurent Blanc, with Gusto a key part of the OL backline as they sit in 8th place in the French top flight.
The defender will now continue his impressive progress on loan at the Groupama Stadium before joining up with the Blues in the summer ahead of the new campaign.
