Michy Batshuayi is set to finally become a key part of Chelsea’s first team two years after he joined for £33.2million.

New Chelsea coach Maurizio Sarri sees Batshuayi as a big part of his plans this season and wants to block Valencia’s bid to sign him on loan.

Batshuayi is still on holiday following his involvement in Belgium’s World Cup campaign and not due back until Sunday. It is understood the 24-year-old wants talks with Sarri before making any decision on his future.

Batshuayi wants reassurances he will be involved regularly, following a frustrating spell during Antonio Conte’s spell in charge.

The Belgium international started just nine League games under the Italian following his move to Stamford Bridge in 2016, which led to him asking to leave for Borussia Dortmund in January.

He scored nine times in 14 matches for the Germans before his spell was cut short by an ankle injury but such was his form that Dortmund asked to make the switch a permanent one.

Chelsea may have considered selling him if their £50m valuation was met but now Sarri has arrived and wants the striker to stay.

Sarri sees Batshuayi’s style of play as suiting his 4-3-3 formation and he will get to compete for a starting role on a regular basis.

With Gonzalo Higuain expected to join AC Milan on loan from Juventus, unsettled club-record signing Alvaro Morata looks set to remain as Chelsea’s first choice up front. Olivier Giroud, who joined from Arsenal for £18m in January, looks set to drop behind Batshuayi in the pecking order and may even be sold or loaned to Marseille.

The France star became a popular figure in a short time at Chelsea, as he helped them end a disappointing 2017-18 by winning the FA Cup.

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Giroud agreed an 18-month contract when he moved and Chelsea must consider whether to run the risk of him leaving on a free transfer next year. Chelsea beat Marseille to sign him in January but the French club are keen to succeed this time around and have made an enquiry.

