Chelsea transfer news: Tiemoue Bakayoko will NOT return to Stamford Bridge in January according to his agent
Various reports have suggested Milan could cancel Bakayoko's loan given he's failed to impress Gennaro Gattuso, the club's manager
Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko is to remain at Milan and not return to Stamford Bridge, according to his agent.
Bakayoko, the midfielder, endured a tough debut campaign with the Blues following his move to west London from Monaco last summer.
Despite playing 43 times under Antonio Conte, Bakayoko was widely criticised for a serious of woeful showings; his 30-minute spell before being sent-off in Chelsea's 4-1 defeat at Watford is commonly regarded as one of the worst solo performances ever seen in Premier League history.
The France midfielder was expected to leave Chelsea all summer, and when Maurizio Sarri replaced Conte as the club's manager he took little time in sending Bakayoko away on loan.
Milan, the Serie A side, secured the 24-year-old's services on a season-long deal, but it seems Bakayoko's Chelsea form has followed him to Italy.
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He's started just two games in all competitions, with Milan manager Gennaro Gattuso openly criticising Bakayoko; he suggested the midfielder lacks maturity and has 'defects' in his game.
Earlier this month it was reported Milan could terminate Bakayoko's loan early, with the player's embarrassing return to Stamford Bridge scheduled for January.
However, Bakayoko's agent, Federico Pastorello, has dismissed suggestions, telling both club and player are happy with the current arrangement.
"Bakayoko is happy in Milan and Milan is happy with him," Pastorello said. "It was known that it would take some time, but everyone believes that he can make a big contribution to the season of the Rossoneri.
"So any rumours about his return to Chelsea in January are completely unfounded."