Gaël Kakuta Linked with Move to Sporting Portugal as Chelsea Contract Winds Down
After several seasons marked by loan spells and limited impact at Chelsea, Gaël Kakuta is set to enter the final year of his contract with the London club. According to reports from L’Equipe, the Franco-Congolese winger has attracted interest from Sporting Portugal as he looks for a fresh start.
Kakuta’s time at Chelsea has been challenging. Despite early promise, he never managed to secure a place in the first team. Last January, he was loaned to Lazio in Serie A, but failed to make a significant impression. Prior to his Italian stint, Kakuta spent time on loan at Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem, where he made 12 league appearances without firmly establishing himself.
Now, Sporting Lisbon could offer the 22-year-old French U21 international an opportunity to revive his career and gain consistent playing time in a competitive European league. This potential move may finally provide Kakuta the stability he needs to fulfill the potential that once made him one of France’s most exciting young talents.
