Malo Gusto agrees Man City transfer as Chelsea full-back eyes Enzo Maresca reunion

French outlet Foot Mercato states Chelsea right-back Malo Gusto has agreed personal terms to join Manchester City, leaving only a final fee to be settled between the clubs. The France international has given the green light to the move as talks continue over a transfer payment.

Gusto arrived at Stamford Bridge from Olympique Lyonnais in January 2023 for €30 million and has since made 134 appearances across all competitions. He has contributed three goals and 17 assists and was part of the squad that lifted the Conference League in 2024-25.

A reunion with Enzo Maresca is a major factor in the transfer interest. Maresca, who worked with Gusto at Chelsea between July 2024 and January of this year and is widely expected to succeed Pep Guardiola at City, is said to regard the full-back as important to his project; Gusto is reportedly keen to work under the coach again after they won the FIFA Club World Cup together in 2025.

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