Chelsea Football Club has officially announced the departure of Tiemoue Bakayoko.
Chelsea Football Club has confirmed the departure of Tiemoue Bakayoko from their ranks, marking the end of his tenure with the London-based club.
The 28-year-old midfielder rose to prominence as part of AS Monaco’s formidable squad that reached the semi-finals of the esteemed UEFA Champions League during the 2016-17 season.
Despite falling short against Juventus, the remarkable performances of several Monaco players, including the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Bernardo Silva, attracted significant attention and paved the way for high-profile transfers in the subsequent summer window. Bakayoko emerged as one of the coveted talents from that talented Monaco team.
Recognizing the need for a defensive midfield partner to complement the skills of N’Golo Kante, Chelsea secured the services of Bakayoko in a noteworthy £40 million deal. His arrival in the Premier League was greeted with great anticipation, as he was widely regarded as a player capable of continuing his upward trajectory and making a significant impact.
Regrettably, Bakayoko struggled to establish himself as a regular starter within the senior first team at Chelsea. As a result, the Frenchman found himself frequently loaned out to various European clubs, including esteemed Italian sides Napoli and AC Milan, in a bid to gain valuable playing time and experience.
With his last appearance for Chelsea dating back to the 2017-18 season, it became increasingly apparent that Bakayoko’s departure was imminent once his contract expired this summer. After a prolonged period of limited involvement, the talented midfielder now embarks on a new chapter in his professional career, seeking fresh opportunities to reignite his development and make a lasting impact at a new club.