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Batshuayi expected to sign 12-month extension to Chelsea contract

Last Updated: 09/09/20 12:06pm

Michy Batshuayi could be set for a second Crystal Palace loan spell

Michy Batshuayi has hinted he will return to Crystal Palace for a second loan spell from Chelsea.

Palace are in talks with Chelsea over bringing the Belgium striker back to Selhurst Park on a season-long loan.

Batshuayi, whose contract expires next summer, is set to sign a 12-month extension to his current Chelsea deal.

But speaking after scoring twice in his country’s 5-1 thrashing of Iceland in the Nations League on Tuesday, he appeared to confirm his return to south London may indeed be imminent.

4:37 Highlights of the UEFA Nations League A2 game between Belgium and Iceland.

Highlights of the UEFA Nations League A2 game between Belgium and Iceland.

“Am I going to re-sign at Chelsea to be loaned to Crystal Palace? You’re on the right track when you say that. It’s something like that,” the 26-year-old told Belgian broadcaster RTBF.

“The most important thing for me is to have playing time for me and to be ready when I come to the national team.”

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