The 23-year-old Chelsea academy graduate has made only six league appearances for the Blues (his last appearance was in 2009) and has been loaned out elsewhere since 2009. He has played for Fulham, Bolton Wanderers, Dijon, Vitesse, and Lazio on loan from Chelsea and has also represented the French Under 21 side.
Kakuta joined Chelsea with lots of hope and promise. Germany legend Michael Ballack praised him heavily while he was also voted Academy player of the Year after finishing as the top scorer in the Chelsea Youth side (12 goals in 24 appearances) in his debut season.