It is also believed that the player’s representative is in a challenging situation with Atletico’s management, who allegedly hold him accountable for fostering the player’s wish to depart.
Even while Barcelona is still confident about their possibilities, these elements have added to the anxious environment around the Julian Alvarez deal.
Gusto has approved the transfer across the Premier League, according to TEAMtalk, forcing City to “accelerate the discussions” with Chelsea for a summer deal. However, City will try to reach a deal for a discounted fee of £50 million rather than paying the West London club’s asking price.
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Malo Gusto and his current position
Since joining Chelsea from Lyon three years ago, Malo Gusto has shown to be a valuable member of the team. In January 2023, the Blues signed Gusto from Lyon. The player spent the second half of the 2022–2023 season with the Ligue 1 team, thus he had to wait until the start of the 2023–2024 season to make his senior debut for the West London club. In the meantime, the 23-year-old defender’s development at Chelsea has facilitated his inclusion in his national team.
Gusto has made almost 150 appearances for Chelsea so far, with 17 assists and three goals. Meanwhile, a number of renowned teams have expressed interest in the French full-back due to his quick development. This year, Manchester City will be one of the teams attempting to recruit him.
It makes tactical sense for Manchester City to be interested in Malo Gusto. Matheus Nunes has been the only dependable right-back for the past two seasons, thus the Citizens are searching the market for a replacement. Pep Guardiola used Nunes, who is primarily a midfielder, as his first-choice right-back for the 2025–2026 season since Rico Lewis was having trouble establishing himself.
