Tiemoue Bakayoko has affirmed his desire to make his loan spell at AC Milan permanent but admits his future is in Chelsea's hands.

The France international endured a dismal debut season at Stamford Bridge after arriving for a reported £40 million from Monaco.

The 24-year-old was shipped out on loan to the Italian giants this summer after Blues boss Maurizio Sarri revealed he was not in his plans.

After a difficult start to life at the San Siro, Bakayoko has emerged as a key player for coach Gennaro Gattuso and the midfielder wants to extend his stay in Italy.

“Things are going well for the club and I right now,” he told French newspaper Nice Matin.

“There wasn’t a turning point. I just wanted to show that I was good enough for a big club. Milan are on a different planet.

“I was greeted by [Paolo] Maldini and Leonardo on my first day and and you immediately realise who you’re dealing with.

“Then you have the atmosphere at San Siro, which is extraordinary. Milan are a legendary club. Who wouldn’t like to stay at a club like Milan for a long time?

“Having said that, I’m still under contract with Chelsea for the next three years. I don’t have all the cards.”

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Under the terms of the loan deal, Milan have the option to sign Bakayoko permanently for a reported €35.5 million (£31.2m) in the summer.