Bakayoko Wants Permanent AC Milan Switch

Chelsea flop, Tiemoue Bakayoko is hoping he can help AC Milan qualify for the champions league, as he will like to stay permanently.

The Italian giants secured his service on loan at the beginning of the season, with an option to buy for a fee of £30.7 million.

Bakayoko did not start the season quite well, but has impressed in his 25 appearances in all competitions for AC Milan.

“It’s my dream [to stay], the thought fixed in my mind,” he told Corriere dello Sport. “But I have a contract with Chelsea.

“[Milan chief] Leonardo says the deal is tied to the Champions League. I’m not in a position to talk about it. I just want to finish the season in fourth place, then we’ll think about it.”

Bakayoko is also appreciative of Gattuso’s coaching style after the Milan boss helped him settle in at the club.

“Gattuso was not my ideal player, although I say that with great respect because he won the Champions League, which is my dream,” he said. “Please do not tell him…

“For me, he is the boss and a nice person who has helped me a lot. In the first two or three months, when everything was not going well, we talked every day.

“Now we understand each other with a glance and our relationship is perfect. He has a talent to show love to his players.”