Batshuayi set for Chelsea return as Valencia end season-long loan deal
- Michy Batshuayi only scored three goals in 23 games for Valencia in the 2018-19 campaign
- The Chelsea striker netted just once in the Spanish topflight as Valencia lost faith in his ability
- Club boss Marcelino insists the La Liga campaigners have lost patience with the Belgian
Michy Batshuayi is expected back at Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge after La Liga side Valencia confirmed they are in discussion to end his loan deal.
Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, January 10, Valencia’s sporting director Mateu Alemany confirmed the Belgian forward will be returning to west London this January.
Alemany further explained that talks are underway with another club to loan him in the second half of 2018-19 campaign.
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"Batshuayi's situation is very clear. We are negotiating the player's exit with various other clubs," Alemany noted.
"I expect he will leave in the coming hours or days. The player knows he is leaving, we told him some weeks ago. We hope that, for his sake, this can be resolved as soon as possible. He is leaving and it's now a matter of negotiation,” he stressed.
The Belgium forward has struggled for form after netting three times in 23 matches for Valencia across all competitions this campaign.
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And on Tuesday, Valencia boss Marcelino was furious with Batshuayi’s performance after a poor 45 minutes that helped Sporting Gijon claim a 2-1 win in their Copa del Rey 2-1 tie.
During the encounter Batshuayi failed to convert from a glorious chance and was subbed off at half-time.
"I think we have to get in some strikers. I've clearly run out of patience with certain individuals," a furious Marcelino said moments after the game.
"We could have gone in front in the first minute. It was the best opportunity I have seen us create for six months. If you can't even get a shot in on target you are not fit to play in the Primera Liga for Valencia.
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"I don't make substitutions to send signals to anyone - I make them based on the performances I see. On the effort and the commitment, on everything that I see. I set out to be fair, and I make changes starting from that point,” he submitted.
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Michy Batshuayi is now set for Chelsea return after being slammed by Valencia coach Marcelino Toral over poor performances.
Since joining the Spanish La Liga club on loan from Chelsea last summer, the 25-year-old striker has not been impressive scoring only three goals in 23 games.
On Tuesday, January 8, Valencia coach Marcelino was forced to substitute Michy Batshuayi after missing a sitter in their Copa del Rey loss to second-tier Sporting Gijon.
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