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Posted on June 3, 2026 6:00 pm | Updated on June 3, 2026 10:39 am Man City and Bayern Munich eye Chelsea defender Malo Gusto.
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Chelsea news is hard to ignore this summer. Malo Gusto, their 23-year-old right-back, has drawn interest from Manchester City and Bayern Munich, with both clubs monitoring his situation closely ahead of the new season.
Maresca’s admiration puts Malo Gusto in Man City’s plans
As per TEAMtalk, intermediaries have been working quietly behind the scenes, alerting top European clubs that Gusto could move this summer. Manchester City’s interest has a personal angle, with Enzo Maresca understood to be an admirer of the Frenchman from their shared time at Chelsea. Maresca reportedly values his tactical intelligence and technical quality, traits that fit his preferred style if he takes charge at the Etihad.
Gusto joined Chelsea from Lyon in 2023 for around £30.7 million and has made over 130 appearances since then. He can play as a right-back, a wing-back, or an inverted full-back, and he is happy to step into midfield during build-up play too.
Malo Gusto’s stats this season, as per FotMob:
Competition Matches Tackles Interceptions Clean sheets Duels won %
Premier League 34 53 31 3 53.7%
UCL 7 13 14 1 61.5%
FA Cup 4 7 5 1 42.9%
Chelsea are in no rush to sell Malo Gusto
Chelsea news from inside Stamford Bridge confirms the club feels fully relaxed about his future despite the noise. Gusto stays until 2030, and Chelsea plan to hand him a new deal to reward his growth since joining. That contract security gives Chelsea enormous power in any negotiation, and they are in no position where they need to sell.
Xabi Alonso rates Gusto very highly. The Spaniard builds his teams around smart defenders who can adapt to different shapes and roles. Gusto inverts from the right flank, gets into advanced areas, and fits right into the way Alonso wants his side to play. The fact that Alonso has picked Gusto as a key part of his plans so early in his tenure says a lot about how the new boss sees the squad moving forward.
Blues think the Frenchman is one of the top full-backs in Europe, and it is easy to see why. Gusto was a constant threat down the right flank last season, combining tireless defensive work with an ability to drive forward and influence Chelsea’s attack qualities, that make him one of the most complete full-backs in the Premier League
Bayern Munich also monitoring the situation closely
Bayern Munich want Gusto. The German giants have looked hard at right-back options for next season, and he fits what they need. His age, flexibility, and technical quality mean he can contribute in possession and slot into different tactical systems with ease.
However, Bayern, like City, have not yet made a formal offer, and things are still at the interest and fact-finding stage. The World Cup is also expected to slow transfer, with Gusto focused on representing France on football’s biggest stage. Until that tournament ends, serious transfer talks will not pick up speed, and the full picture around his future may not be clear until the summer window is well underway.
Author’s Opinion
Chelsea news rarely lacks drama in the summer window. The Gusto saga is shaping up to be one of the most exciting transfer stories of the season. Two of Europe’s biggest clubs want him but his manager trusts him and his deal runs until 2030. Chelsea are in a strong position right now, and they’re in no rush to change that.
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