The Frenchman joined from Lyon in 2023 and has gone on to make 100 appearances for the Blues. Gusto's landmark appearance came in midweek against Barcelona; he played the opening 45 minutes of our 3-0 victory at Stamford Bridge.

There has been plenty for Chelsea supporters to enjoy from Malo so far, and we start our recap of his highlights at the very beginning…

His Blues bow

Gusto's transfer was completed in January 2023, but he spent the remainder of the campaign back on loan at Lyon. He linked up with the Blues ahead of the 2023/24 campaign and made his debut during the opening weekend of the season.

Starting on the bench against Liverpool, Malo was introduced in the second half for Blues skipper Reece James in what ended as a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.

‘I was proud to make my debut in a match like the Liverpool one,’ Gusto would later reflect on his maiden outing in blue.

‘It was a pleasure. Honestly, in the moment, I didn’t really think about it as I was just focused on giving my all for the team.'

Double assist

In our next home game, against Luton Town, Gusto showcased his attacking capabilities by setting up two of our goals in the 3-0 win.

One low cross converted by Raheem Sterling signalled the quality of delivery from wide positions, and he finished his first campaign at the Bridge with an impressive nine assists.

Star performer against Palace

Gusto picked up his maiden Player of the Match prize in a Chelsea shirt after an outstanding display – defensively and offensively - against Crystal Palace in December 2023.

The highlight was the way he skilfully began the move for the opener on the right flank, before concluding it with an assist for goalscorer Mykhailo Mudryk on the opposite wing. It set the Blues up for a derby victory in SW6.

Taste of silverware

Gusto started the League Cup final and FA Cup semi-final defeats at Wembley in 2024, and did likewise in Wroclaw as we contested the Conference League showpiece earlier this year.

A stirring second-half comeback ensured that for the first time in his fledgling senior career, Gusto had his hands on silverware.

It was a feeling he would enjoy again soon afterwards…

Dominating PSG

Gusto featured in all of our Club World Cup games and starred in the final against Paris Saint-Germain, who were fresh from winning Ligue 1 and the Champions League.

Gusto’s foraging runs down the right caused the team from his homeland plenty of problems, and from one such advance he had a shot blocked before teeing up Cole Palmer to open the scoring.

It was his biggest goal contribution yet and played a big part in our global triumph.

Breaking his duck – at last!

What was missing from Gusto's Chelsea back catalogue was a goal. It was not for the want of trying, but his efforts were often blocked, saved, or tested the crowd in the Shed Upper!

However, that all changed earlier this month. Gusto’s role inverting from right-back means he regularly plays in an advanced central role and from that position, he drifted into the six-yard box and nodded Alejandro Garnacho’s cross home to open the scoring against Wolves.

It had taken 98 games, but Gusto had his first Chelsea goal!

Here's to the next 100 appearances, Malo, and hopefully a few more goals!