The 25-year-old has never really settled at the Blues, and could be set to make his switch back to the Riviera a permanent one
Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko has hinted that his playing days at Stamford Bridge are over while leaping to the defence of his current manager, Monaco's Leonardo Jardim.
Speaking to Canal Plus after Monaco's latest result, the France international's comments seemed to suggest too that he sees both his and Jardim's long-term future with Monaco, after he launched an impassioned defence of the manager's skill to the club's fans following their difficult start to the season.
Addressing his conversations with supporters following their draw, he stated: “We just went to listen to them. We can understand their disappointment.
"We really had the heart to win the three points tonight. We can understand their impatience. It was important to talk to them, listen to what they have to say.
"At the end, we applauded them because they continue to motivate us, be there for us. We must really try to pay them back as quickly as possible.
"[Jardim] is the same coach that I have known for five years. He is still very motivated, he really wants to take us as high as possible. He is close to us, he tries to give us confidence.
"I really want everyone to support him, that we try to be with him and to listen to him. He has proved that he is a truly great manager. I want him to be here for several more seasons."