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Chelsea · Euro Championship - Qualification · Defender · #27 · France · 22 yrs
M. Gusto plays as a defender for Chelsea. M. Gusto is a French international, 22 years old, defender, currently at Chelsea. M. Gusto wears shirt number 27 for Chelsea. M. Gusto was born in Décines-Charpieu, France on 2003-05-19. M. Gusto is 179 cm tall and weighs 67 kg. M. Gusto's Sportra profile tracks season statistics across Euro Championship - Qualification, FIFA Club World Cup, Friendlies, World Cup, and other leagues. M. Gusto's page brings together career clubs, trophies, injury history, multi-competition stats, and related news headlines. On Sportra you can explore M. Gusto season statistics, transfer history, trophies, injury updates, and related news across every competition tracked in the profile.
| Season | Team |
|---|---|
| 2026 |  France FRA |
| 2025 |  Chelsea CHE |
| 2025 |  France U21 FRA |
| 2024 | Chelsea CHE |
| 2024 | France FRA |
| Date | Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-01 | N/A |  Lyon LYO | Chelsea CHE |
| 2023-01-29 | Loan | Chelsea CHE | Lyon LYO |
| 2023-01-28 | € 35M | Lyon LYO | Chelsea CHE |
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Profile as Defender: creator, defensive work. Archetype: Wide creator. Season rating 6.9.
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Isolation threat and progressive carrying — volume plus success rate.
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Arsenal star Kai Havertz may be the best false nine on the planet, says Joe Cole (Picture: Getty) Joe Cole has praised Kai Havertz’s ‘absolutely sensational’ performance against Chelsea and believes the German may be the best false nine in world football. Arsenal got off to a nightmare start in Sunday’s derby as Morgan Rogers fired a stunning volley beyond David Raya to open the scoring after only two minutes. But Havertz helped inspire a spirited comeback from the Premier League champions, equalising with a precise finish past Emiliano Martinez before playing a key role in Martin Odegaard’s winner shortly after half-time. While Christos Tzolis provided the assist for Odegaard’s decisive strike, it was Havertz’s exquisite dummy in the build-up that earned many of the plaudits as the Gunners held firm to maintain their 100 per cent record. Sign up for In The Mixer, Metro's football newsletter Get exclusive analysis and previews of the biggest games every Friday. Sign up now for free. The result moved Mikel Arteta’s side level on points at the top of the table with Manchester City, the only other side in the division with three wins from their first three contests. Havertz and Co will look to pick up where they left off when they return to top-flight action away to Sunderland – first, though, Arteta’s men do battle with Napoli in Champions League on Wednesday night. ‘It burns me every time I see him playing for Arsenal and performing the way he performed,’ Cole said of Havertz while reflecting on the derby on The Dressing Room Podcast. Havertz had a hand in both of Arsenal’s goals against Chelsea (Picture: Getty) Odegaard completed the Gunners’ fightback in a compelling derby (Picture: PA) ‘He was absolutely sensational in that position and we sleep on him constantly. ‘We did a highlights reel of him and it could have been 15 minutes with the touches, the way he was dropping in, the dummy for Odegaard’s goal. ‘As a centre-forward, that false nine, is there a better player at that role in world football?’ {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"VideoObject","name":"'It was beautiful': Arteta hails Arsenal's attack-to-defence display in win against Chelsea","contentUrl":"https:\/\/videos.metro.co.uk\/video\/met\/2026\/09\/07\/2593273995855020828\/480x270_MP4_2593273995855020828.mp4","description":"Arsenal came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium after Morgan Rogers stunned home fans into silence with a volleyed goal 77 seconds into the game.","duration":"T5M27S","height":270,"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/i.dailymail.com\/1s\/2026\/09\/07\/07\/111091359-0-image-a-53_1788761962819.jpg","uploadDate":"2026-09-07T07:17:08+0100","width":480} To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page window.addEventListener('metroVideo:relatedVideosCarouselLoaded', function(data) { if (typeof(data.detail) === 'undefined' || typeof(data.detail.carousel) === 'undefined' || typeof(data.detail.carousel.el_) === 'undefined') { return; } var player = data.detail.carousel.el_; var container = player.closest('.metro-video-player'); var placeholder = container.querySelector('.metro-video-player__up-next-placeholder'); if (placeholder) { container.removeChild(placeholder); container.classList.add('metro-video-player--related-videos-loaded'); } }); According to Cole, Arsenal were able to claw themselves back into the game with their ‘dominance’ in the midfield. ‘Moises Caicedo being injured was a little dampener. Romeo Lavia is a good player but he just can’t seem to keep himself fit for a sustained period of time,’ he added. ‘Reece James, Malo Gusto, whoever plays in there with him, it’s not Enzo Fernandez and Caicedo. ‘I thought Arsenal just slightly dominated that midfield area and that allowed them to build into the game but there’s a lot to be proud of for Chelsea.’ {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"VideoObject","name":"Alonso: Che
Joe Cole has been blown away by Chelsea’s big-money signing Morgan Rogers (The Dressing Room Podcast) Joe Cole says he ‘didn’t realise’ quite how good Morgan Rogers was following his move to Chelsea, branding the attacker an ‘absolute monster’. Chelsea smashed their transfer record to sign Rogers after reaching a £117million agreement with Aston Villa for the 24-year-old England international back in July. Arsenal had initially been in pole position to capture Rogers but were blown out of the water by their fierce London rivals in one of the most compelling transfer sagas of the summer. Rogers has hit the ground running with the Blues, registering two goals and an assist in his three opening Premier League appearances under the tutelage of Xabi Alonso. Sign up for In The Mixer, Metro's football newsletter Get exclusive analysis and previews of the biggest games every Friday. Sign up now for free. His latest strike came just two minutes into Sunday’s heavyweight clash with Arsenal, with the former Villa man firing a low volley past David Raya to send the away end into raptures at the Emirates. The Gunners came from behind to emerge victorious, though, as Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard scored either side of half-time to preserve their 100 per cent record in the Premier League. Though disappointed with the result in the derby, ex-Chelsea winger Cole has been encouraged what he has seen from Alonso’s side at this embryonic stage of the campaign. Rogers fired Chelsea in front against Arsenal with a brilliant volley (Picture: Reuters) Arsenal rallied after Rogers’ strike to come away 2-1 victors (Picture: Getty) However, he fears the Blues may have left themselves a little short in central midfield after failing to tie down a replacement for Enzo Fernandez on transfer deadline day. ‘It’s really exciting at Chelsea. I went to Stamford Bridge to watch the game against Brighton and the front three of Morgan Rogers, Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro just looked electric so that gives you great excitement,’ Cole said on The Dressing Room Podcast. ‘Moises Caicedo being injured was a little dampener. Romeo Lavia is a good player but he just can’t seem to keep himself fit for a sustained period of time. {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"VideoObject","name":"Alonso: Chelsea made to 'hurt' by Arsenal during 2-1 defeat","contentUrl":"https:\/\/videos.metro.co.uk\/video\/met\/2026\/09\/07\/4710295427016078709\/480x270_MP4_4710295427016078709.mp4","description":"1-0 up. 2-1 loss.","duration":"T6M45S","height":270,"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/i.dailymail.com\/1s\/2026\/09\/07\/07\/111091357-0-image-a-105_1788761969650.jpg","uploadDate":"2026-09-07T07:19:25+0100","width":480} To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page window.addEventListener('metroVideo:relatedVideosCarouselLoaded', function(data) { if (typeof(data.detail) === 'undefined' || typeof(data.detail.carousel) === 'undefined' || typeof(data.detail.carousel.el_) === 'undefined') { return; } var player = data.detail.carousel.el_; var container = player.closest('.metro-video-player'); var placeholder = container.querySelector('.metro-video-player__up-next-placeholder'); if (placeholder) { container.removeChild(placeholder); container.classList.add('metro-video-player--related-videos-loaded'); } }); ‘Reece James, Malo Gusto, whoever plays in there with him, it’s not Enzo Fernandez and Caicedo. ‘I thought Arsenal just slightly dominated that midfield area and that allowed them to build into the game but there’s a lot to be proud of for Chelsea.’ {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"VideoObject","name":"'It was beautiful': Arteta hails Arsenal's attack-to-defence display in win against Chelsea","contentUrl":"https:\/\/videos.metro.co.uk\/video\/met\/2026\/09\/07\/2593273995855020828\/480x270_MP4_2593273995855020828.mp4","description":"Arsenal came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 at the E
Xabi Alonso was keen to bolster his midfield options (Picture: Getty) Chelsea have pulled out of a deal to sign former PSG midfielder Renato Sanches on a free transfer, according to reports in France. The Blues failed to bolster Xabi Alonso’s midfield options on transfer deadline day despite selling Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City. Chelsea were in talks to sign Lamine Camara from Monaco and Manu Kone from Roma as Fernandez closed in on a move to the Etihad Stadium but both deals collapsed. The failure to sign a new midfielder has left Alonso ‘a little bit short’ this season, according to Manchester United legend Gary Neville, with Reece James and Malo Gusto both utilised in that area of the pitch in Sunday’s defeat to Arsenal. Exclusive Premier League previews Get ahead of the start of the season with our weekly football newsletter. Sign up now for free. Chelsea reportedly expressed interest in signing Georginio Wijnaldum on a free transfer after the summer window closed but the ex-Liverpool star ended up joining Saudi side Al-Ittihad. According to Foot Mercato, Chelsea also considered a deal for Sanches as cover for the departed Fernandez following his exit from PSG. Sanches, who played in the Premier League for Swansea City back in 2018, is looking for a new club after being released by the Champions League holders. Former Bayern Munich and PSG midfielder Renato Sanches (Picture: Getty) The 29-year-old former Portugal international started his career at Benfica before joining Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich in 2016. Much was expected of Sanches at that stage but he failed to realise his potential, only making 27 appearances for PSG since arriving in the French capital four years ago. Sanches has spent the last few seasons on various loan spells in Italy, Portugal and Greece and would have been keen on a move to Alonso’s Chelsea. Chelsea sold Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City (Picture: Getty) But Stamford Bridge bosses pulled the plug on any possible deal and have decided to put their faith in the current midfield options at Chelsea. Asked whether he felt Chelsea were a touch short in the midfield areas after the 2-1 defeat to Arsenal, Alonso said: ‘We have several options and we need to find the right balance. ‘We believe we have the quality and competitiveness necessary for the entire season and to face every opponent.’ {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"VideoObject","name":"Alonso: Chelsea made to 'hurt' by Arsenal during 2-1 defeat","contentUrl":"https:\/\/videos.metro.co.uk\/video\/met\/2026\/09\/07\/4710295427016078709\/480x270_MP4_4710295427016078709.mp4","description":"1-0 up. 2-1 loss.","duration":"T6M45S","height":270,"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/i.dailymail.com\/1s\/2026\/09\/07\/07\/111091357-0-image-a-105_1788761969650.jpg","uploadDate":"2026-09-07T07:19:25+0100","width":480} To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page window.addEventListener('metroVideo:relatedVideosCarouselLoaded', function(data) { if (typeof(data.detail) === 'undefined' || typeof(data.detail.carousel) === 'undefined' || typeof(data.detail.carousel.el_) === 'undefined') { return; } var player = data.detail.carousel.el_; var container = player.closest('.metro-video-player'); var placeholder = container.querySelector('.metro-video-player__up-next-placeholder'); if (placeholder) { container.removeChild(placeholder); container.classList.add('metro-video-player--related-videos-loaded'); } }); But Arsenal legend Ian Wright criticised Chelsea’s decision not to sign a new midfielder towards the end of the summer transfer window. Assessing Chelsea’s title aspirations, Wright said on Sky Sports: ‘I think their front three will pose problems for many teams, but it ultimately hinges on the midfield. ‘I truly believe they must have anticipated that Enzo was likely to leave, [Andrey] Santos departed earlier, and they attempted to secure Lamine Camara fr
Chelsea should take ‘confidence’ from their 2-1 defeat to Arsenal, says Gary Neville (Picture: Sky Sports) Gary Neville says Chelsea are going in the ‘right direction’ under Xabi Alonso and should finish no lower than third in the Premier League this season. After winning their opening two matches against Fulham and Brighton, Chelsea were given their sternest test yet away to the champions Arsenal on Sunday. The visitors got off to a dream start as Morgan Rogers fired a brilliant second-minute volley past David Raya from the edge of the box to send the away end into raptures at the Emirates. But the Gunners rallied and found an equaliser through Kai Havertz, who beat Emiliano Martinez at his near post with a smart finish against his former club. Exclusive Premier League previews Get ahead of the start of the season with our weekly football newsletter. Sign up now for free. The two teams went into the half-time break all square before Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard capitalised on an exquisite dummy from Havertz to put the hosts in front for the first time in the contest. Mikel Arteta’s men held firm to come away from the derby with a 2-1 victory, ensuring they moved level on points with Manchester City – last year’s runners-up – at the top of the table. Arsenal are now undefeated in their last 12 matches in all competitions versus the Blues, dating back to the latter’s 2-0 win at the Emirates in August 2021. Odegaard scored the decisive goal in north London (Picture: Getty) Rogers had put the away side in front in only the second minute (Picture: Getty) Chelsea’s latest setback leaves the club stuck down in fourth, with Alonso’s side facing third-placed Hull City in their next top-flight game on Saturday afternoon. Dissecting the match on his Sky Sports podcast, Neville picked out where there remain some question marks in Chelsea’s starting XI. The former Manchester United and England right-back also revealed his ‘surprise’ at Alonso’s decision to remove Romeo Lavia for Malo Gusto on the hour-mark in north London. ‘I thought Emiliano Martinez should have saved that first goal and he’ll be really disappointed with that,’ Neville said. ‘The back three is a question and whether that can grow to be good enough… [Wesley] Fofana not reading the one where Havertz dummies it. Again, just that experience, being wise. {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"VideoObject","name":"'It was beautiful': Arteta hails Arsenal's attack-to-defence display in win against Chelsea","contentUrl":"https:\/\/videos.metro.co.uk\/video\/met\/2026\/09\/07\/2593273995855020828\/480x270_MP4_2593273995855020828.mp4","description":"Arsenal came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium after Morgan Rogers stunned home fans into silence with a volleyed goal 77 seconds into the game.","duration":"T5M27S","height":270,"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/i.dailymail.com\/1s\/2026\/09\/07\/07\/111091359-0-image-a-53_1788761962819.jpg","uploadDate":"2026-09-07T07:17:08+0100","width":480} To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page window.addEventListener('metroVideo:relatedVideosCarouselLoaded', function(data) { if (typeof(data.detail) === 'undefined' || typeof(data.detail.carousel) === 'undefined' || typeof(data.detail.carousel.el_) === 'undefined') { return; } var player = data.detail.carousel.el_; var container = player.closest('.metro-video-player'); var placeholder = container.querySelector('.metro-video-player__up-next-placeholder'); if (placeholder) { container.removeChild(placeholder); container.classList.add('metro-video-player--related-videos-loaded'); } }); ‘Whether the wing-backs are good enough right now… but I think [Pedro] Neto did a very good job and [Jorrel] Hato’s done okay. ‘In midfield, I thought Lavia played well. He was disappointed to go off and I was surprised to see him go off but they don’t want to lose him, maybe they thought Gusto a
Former Man Utd and England defender Gary Neville (Picture: Getty) Gary Neville believes Chelsea have left Xabi Alonso ‘a little short’ despite another huge spending spree at Stamford Bridge. The Blues’ perfect start to the new Premier League campaign came to an end on Sunday as Alonso’s side were beaten 2-1 by Arsenal. Chelsea summer signing and former Arsenal target Morgan Rogers gave the visitors the lead inside two minutes with his second goal of the season. Ex-Chelsea forward Kai Havertz equalised for Arsenal midway through the first half with a strike Neville felt new Stamford Bridge No. 1 Emiliano Martinez should have saved. Exclusive Premier League previews Get ahead of the start of the season with our weekly football newsletter. Sign up now for free. The Premier League champions were the better side despite Chelsea’s threat in the final third and took the lead early into the second half through skipper Martin Odegaard. Chelsea threatened to equalise late on – David Raya denying Estevao with a superb save – but the Blues made the short trip back to west London empty-handed. Alonso oversaw another stunning spending spree in the summer, with Chelsea splashing out over £300m on more than ten new signings. Arsenal beat Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium (Picture: Getty) But Neville was surprised Chelsea did not sign a new central midfielder to replace Enzo Fernandez following move to Manchester City. ‘Chelsea didn’t get in a new midfielder after Enzo Fernandez left on transfer deadline day,’ Neville said on Sky Sports. ‘Enzo hasn’t really been replaced. ‘Moises Caicedo hasn’t recovered either and couldn’t play today so they have been left a little short in midfield.’ Emiliano Martinez in action against former club Arsenal (Picture: Getty) After months of talks, Chelsea finally sold Fernandez to Premier League rivals Manchester City on deadline day for an eye-watering £125m. Chelsea then tried to sign Lamine Camara from Monaco and Manu Kone from Roma but failed to bolster Alonso’s midfield options. That meant Reece James started in midfield against Arsenal, while another traditional right-back, Malo Gusto, was introduced from the bench. Morgan Rogers gave Chelsea an early lead (Picture: Reuters) ‘We knew Arsenal were the better team and they have proven that in this game,’ Neville added. ‘The question before today was, how close are Chelsea? And Alonso will be proud of what he has seen. There are obviously improvements to be made, but they gave it a right good go. ‘A lot of very good things and they will be frustrated and disappointed, but they may potentially look back on this game as a good moment rather than as bad as it may feel right now.’ Meanwhile, Neville also criticised Martinez’s role in Arsenal’s first-half equaliser. ‘I do think Emi Martinez has to save that,’ Neville said. ‘Chelsea have brought him in as a big personality goalkeeper, the big Argentine. ‘But I do think he has to save that, he’s slow to go down and will be disappointed given the level he’s been playing at.’ Assessing Martinez’s role in Arsenal’s first goal, Gunners legend Ian Wright added: ‘He takes a step to the right and Kai has done him at the near post. ‘It always looks bad getting beaten from that angle. It’s a very soft goal from Chelsea’s point of view.’ For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is reportedly preparing to use Malo Gusto more regularly in midfield after the Frenchman remained at Stamford Bridge despite late interest from Liverpool. The 23-year-old was the subject of a surprise deadline-day approach from the Reds, but Chelsea refused to sanction a loan move. Want more CaughtOffside coverage? Add us as […] The post Xabi Alonso plans midfield role for Chelsea full-back after failed move in summer window appeared first on CaughtOffside.
Chelsea sold Enzo Fernandez to Man City in deadline day (Photo: Getty) Chelsea proposed a sensational swap deal with Manchester City before transfer deadline day, according to reports. The end of the summer transfer window proved incredibly chaotic for Xabi Alonso’s side, who finally sold Enzo Fernandez to City for a joint-British record £125milllion. They were however unable to sign a replacement, with a £47m move for Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara falling through after the initial deadline had passed. But this was not the only proposed transfer that failed to materialise, as Enzo Maresca also had his eye on two more of his former Chelsea players. Exclusive Premier League previews Get ahead of the start of the season with our weekly football newsletter. Sign up now for free. Malo Gusto and Pedro Neto were both viewed as ideal players for Maresca’s rebuild at the Etihad, but the Citizens were not willing to pay the Blues’ valuation for either. Gusto was priced at £80m and it is reported that while the two clubs were in negotiations for Fernandez, Chelsea suggested a separate swap deal involving the right-back. As per The Athletic, City claim that Chelsea said they would sanction the departure of Gusto in exchange for the full £80m AND England left-back Nico O’Reilly. Man City wanted to sign Malo Gusto, who Chelsea value at £80m (Photo: Getty) Chelsea themselves claim that the France international is and was never for sale. Both full-backs have remained at their respective clubs and it’s hard to imagine the Citizens being willing to let O’Reilly leave. The City academy graduate has enjoyed a meteoric rise over the past two seasons was recently named Premier League and PFA Young Player of the Year for 2025/26. Nico O’Reilly was named Premier League and PFA Young Player of the Season (Photo: Getty) The 21-year-old, who can also play in midfield, is already England’s first choice left-back, starred at the World Cup and has started City’s first three games of the season. Meanwhile, Gusto has also started Chelsea’s opening three games and it would be a surprise to see him dropped for Sunday’s huge clash at champions Arsenal. Additionally, it is reported that the Blues wanted Ayyoub Bouaddi to replace Fernandez and asked the Citizens to back away from signing the teenager – only for him to move to the Etihad anyway in a deal worth up to £86m. Again, Chelsea dispute this claim. In any case, Fernandez is set to make his City debut when Maresca’s side host Frank Lampard’s Coventry City on Saturday. For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
According to French journalist Fabrice Hawkins, Liverpool made a late effort to sign Malo Gusto from Chelsea, but the London Blues were not interested in sanctioning a temporary move. Liverpool’s squad looks extremely thin when it comes to the right-back position, with Jeremie Frimpong continuously underwhelming both in attack and in defence, and Conor Bradly […] The post Liverpool’s late Malo Gusto attempt fails appeared first on SoccerNews.
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