History of Malo Gusto in Timeline

Malo Gusto is a French professional footballer. He currently plays as a right-back for Chelsea in the Premier League and represents the France national team. He is known for his speed, agility, and defensive skills.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

May 2003: Malo Gusto Born

Malo Arthur Gusto was born in May 2003. He is a French professional footballer.

May 2003: Early Life and Choice of Football

On 19 May 2003, Malo Arthur Gusto was born in Décines-Charpieu. He grew up in Villefontaine and initially played rugby due to his father's influence, but he chose association football to pursue his dream of becoming a professional while studying for a baccalauréat technologique.

December 2020: Signs First Pro Contract

In December 2020, Malo Gusto signed his first professional contract with Lyon, after making a few appearances on the team sheet for Ligue 1 games. He had already showcased his skills in the Youth League and National 2.

2020: Youth International Career Interrupted

During 2020, Malo Gusto's youth international career for France was interrupted as the COVID pandemic prevented most youth international encounters and competitions from taking place.

January 2021: Professional Debut for Lyon

On 24 January 2021, Malo Gusto made his professional debut for Lyon, replacing Bruno Guimarães in the 90th minute of a 5–0 Ligue 1 victory against Saint-Étienne.

September 2021: Returns to France U-19 Team

In September 2021, Malo Gusto rejoined the France under-19 team for a friendly tournament in Slovenia against Russia, Slovakia, and the hosts. He played every minute of all three games and wore the captain's armband.

October 2021: Debut for France U-21 Team

In October 2021, Malo Gusto and Rayan Cherki were promoted to the France under-21 team. Both debuted as substitutes on 8 October 2021, in a 5–0 win against Ukraine in the Euro qualifying.

2021: Youth International Career Interrupted

During 2021, Malo Gusto's youth international career for France was interrupted as the COVID pandemic prevented most youth international encounters and competitions from taking place.

2022: Loan Back to Lyon

On 29 January 2023, upon signing with Chelsea, Malo Gusto was loaned back to Lyon until the end of the 2022–23 season.

January 2023: Chelsea signs Malo Gusto

On 29 January 2023, Chelsea announced the signing of Malo Gusto on a deal. Lyon reported the transfer fee to be €30m plus €5m in bonuses. He was loaned back to Lyon until the end of the 2022–23 season.

October 2023: First call up to France national team

On 9 October 2023, Malo Gusto received his first call-up to the France national team for matches against the Netherlands and Scotland, replacing the injured Jules Koundé. On 13 October 2023, he made his international debut in the European Championship qualifier match against the Netherlands.

2024: Contract Extension with Lyon

After making a short Ligue 1 appearance at the end of the season, Malo Gusto signed a new contract with Lyon in June 2021, tying him to the club until 2024.

2030: Chelsea signs Malo Gusto until 2030

On 29 January 2023, Chelsea announced the signing of Malo Gusto on a deal until 2030. Lyon reported the transfer fee to be €30m plus €5m in bonuses. He was loaned back to Lyon until the end of the 2022–23 season.