Sunday 29 October 2017 13:05, UK
Bertrand Traore has not closed the door on a return to Chelsea despite admitting he had to leave Stamford Bridge to save his career.
Traore has flourished since joining Lyon over the summer, scoring four goals including one in their Europa League win over Everton earlier this month.
He scored four goals during limited chances to shine at Chelsea, but had two loan spells in the Netherlands with Vitesse Arnhem and then spent last season with Ajax, where he helped the club reach the Europa League final.
"Going from Chelsea was the best decision for me. I am enjoying myself, as a young players you can only improve if you are playing every week," Traore told the Daily Mail.
"I enjoyed my time at Chelsea and when I had opportunities to show what I could do on the pitch, I took them with both hands. But there weren't any guarantee I would play.
"Yes, I would be happy if it was me in the Chelsea first-team playing every weekend, but this is football and you have to take decisions. Along with Chelsea, I took the decision to sign for Lyon and I am happy with that."
But Traore still wants to prove himself in the Premier League and said he would have no issue with a return to the London in the future.
He added: "Why not, it is up to me to develop and progress as a player and prove that I am good enough to play in the Premier League.
"Others went back, it is a possibility. I have to focus on Lyon, do my best and see what I do in the future."
