The 24-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at Borussia Dortmund, having found his opportunities at Stamford Bridge limited following the arrival of Olivier Giroud.

He scored nine goals in 14 appearances for the Bundesliga side but his spell was cut short in April when he suffered ankle ligament damage.

Valencia said: ‘Valencia CF have reached an agreement with Chelsea FC this Friday for the transfer of Michy Batshuayi until the end of this season.’