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10th Aug 2018

Michy Batshuayi leaves Chelsea to join Valencia on loan

Maurizio Sarri has backed Morata to lead the line for Chelsea this season and decided to send Batshuayi out on loan

Reuben Pinder

Maurizio Sarri clearly doesn’t fancy him.

Michy Batshuayi has joined Valencia on loan from Chelsea for the 2018/19 season.

The Belgian striker spent the second half of last season on loan at Borussia Dortmund and returned after a prolific spell in Germany hoping to break back into the Chelsea side.

But Maurizio Sarri has decided to back Álvaro Morata to bounce back into form after a disappointing first season. Olivier Giroud will deputise for Morata with Batshuayi on loan at Valencia.

Batshuayi should get a lot more game time at Valencia, with Marcelino favouring a 4-4-2 formation.

The Belgian striker will play alongside one of Simone Zaza, Rodrigo Moreno and Santi Mina up front.

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