Malo Gusto confident Chelsea can help him fulfill potential

Malo Gusto feels he can fulfill his potential at Chelsea.

The fullback, formerly of Lyon, is in his first season in England and with Chelsea.

Gusto told the club's website: "When I came to Chelsea, I already knew that it was a good chance for me to try and do my best.

"When I had the chance, I knew I had to take it and show what I can do on the pitch. I just try to help the team as much as I can.

"I love London, I love this city. When I came here it was the first thing I looked at. London is a great city and Chelsea is a great area around the stadium. That's why I'm very happy to be here.

"My dad watched Chelsea a lot when I was young and when he knew that I could sign for the club, he was very happy and proud. Now I'm very proud to speak about this with my dad.

"I have to say to myself that I am at Chelsea and I have a big chance to improve, to show my quality and just remember my chance work hard every day, stay focused on everything and after, maybe I can become a great player."

On Chelsea's fans chanting his name, Gusto smiled: "It was really incredible to hear this about me and I really appreciate it. I say thank you to all the fans. I'm very happy, but it's a good thing for the team because the fans are behind us and it's a good thing for us to stay together and keep pushing.

"I had one moment. I stopped myself and I heard this and I was very happy to listen. After, I just tried to keep focus on the game and do my best.

"We are very happy to have these types of fans. The English people love football. It's a good thing for the team to have our fans behind us and we are very happy to have them."