Official: T. Bakayoko returns to "Monaco" team

"Monaco" team has officially completed a deal with "Chelsea" team and has rented out defensive midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko until the end of the season, with an option to buy the 25-year-old Frenchman next summer.

It is reported that the buyout clause in the agreement is approximately 42 million euros.

T. Bakayoko arrived at "Chelsea" in 2017 from "Monaco" team, but he failed to establish himself here, spending last season on loan at "AC Milan".

In 43 matches played for the "Blues", the defensive midfielder scored three goals and provided the same number of assists.

T. Bakayoko defended the colors of "Monaco" team from 2014 to 2017, playing a total of 92 matches during that time.

????⚪️ AS Monaco are delighted to announce the arrival of Tiemoué Bakayoko! @TimoeB08 joins us on loan - with an option to buy - from Chelsea FC. pic.twitter.com/C6YV0P6tAE