Michy Batshuayi will make a decision on his future this summer, according to his agent.
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte and Michy Batshuayi celebrate
The agent of Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi has told Football.London that the attacker will consider his future at the end of the season.
Batshuayi, 23, was in demand last summer having smashed 23 goals in 50 games for Marseille last summer, and amid interest from Premier League sides, he joined Chelsea in a big-money deal.
Viewed as a possible partner for Diego Costa in the Chelsea attack, Batshuayi arrived with high expectations – but has endured a miserable season at Stamford Bridge.
The Belgian international, who has three goals in nine caps for his country and represented them at Euro 2016, has yet to start a Premier League game for Chelsea, and has made just five starts in all competitions, with five goals to his name.
Batshuayi’s lack of football is a major surprise, and whilst Antonio Conte would find it difficult to change such a successful team, he’s a striker who deserves to be playing more.
In fact, the Daily Mail reported earlier this week that Batshuayi could be loaned out for the duration of next season, and the club that Chelsea beat to his signature in 2016 – West Ham United – are keen to finally sign him.
Chelsea’s Michy Batshuayi in action with Peterborough’s Ryan Tafazolli
The Hammers desperately need a striker this summer, and Batshuayi could be a smart signing on a loan deal, freeing up funds to strengthen other areas during the upcoming transfer window.
Now, Batshuayi’s agent Meissa N’Diaye has spoken to Football.London about the striker’s future, suggesting that a decision will come this summer given that there are a number of weeks of the Premier League season left to go – and West Ham should be monitoring his playing time closely.
“For now we intend to focus on the club’s and player’s objectives at the end of the season,” said N’Diaye.
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