Batman rises… but Chelsea fans aren’t so happy! Blues outcast Michy Batshuayi is unveiled as Besiktas’ new loanee superhero – but only after signing a contract extension following failure to find a permanent buyer
- Batshuayi signed for the Blues in 2016 but struggled to nail down a starting spot
- And the club have given the Belgian forward a fresh contract running to 2023
- Batshuayi, 27, could make his debut for the Turkish Super Lig side on Saturday
Michy Batshuayi’s season-long loan to Besiktas has been officially confirmed in a hilarious superhero-themed announcement video.
However, Chelsea have tied the Belgian striker down to a new two-year contract extension, running until 2023.
The move to the Turkish Super Lig side is his fifth spell away from the club since signing from Marseille back in 2016.
Michy Batshuayi’s loan to Besiktas from Chelsea has been confirmed in a hilarious online video
He scored nine and 10 goals in all competitions in his first two seasons respectively at Stamford Bridge, including a crucial goal against West Bromwich Albion in May 2017 which sealed the club’s Premier League title.
In total he has scored 25 goals in 77 appearances in all competitions for Chelsea, but has struggled to secure a regular starting spot in the first team and has been farmed out on loan five times.
Borussia Dortmund, Valencia, and two spells at Crystal Palace have provided mixed returns, leading Blues fans to question why the club extended his deal only to send him on loan again.
Batshuayi could make his debut for his new side, who won their domestic opener 3-0 against Rizespor, taking on Gaziantep on Saturday.
More to follow.