Malo Gusto, a 19-year-old defender from Lyon, has been officially announced as Chelsea's sixth acquisition of the January transfer window.

Gusto enters a deal through 2030
19-year-old returned to Lyon on loan
Chelsea's eighth acquisition in January
WHAT OCCURED? Gusto, a right-back, has signed a seven-year contract with Chelsea, following the Blues' practice of awarding exceptionally long deals. The Under-21 international from France will finish the season on loan at Lyon before joining his new teammates in the summer.

Gusto is Chelsea's sixth acquisition during the current transfer window as the Blues attempt to improve their underwhelming team. As new owner Todd Boehly continues to splurge, he joins players like Mykhailo Mudryk, Joao Felix, and Benoit Badiashile in relocating to Stamford Bridge.

WHAT DID THEY SAY? : Gusto addressed the Chelsea supporters before saying: "I play quickly, cross, and box-to-box. Because Chelsea is a really large team and I enjoy the concept, I choose them."

WHAT WILL CHELSEA DO NEXT? Gusto will be just one of several fresh faces at Chelsea as the London team seeks to increase their prospects of making the European playoffs this year. Since they are now in 10th position in the Premier League, hosting high-flying Fulham next Friday poses a challenging challenge.