 Malouda made public his wish to leave Lyon at the end of the 2006–07 season, with Chelsea, Liverpool and Real Madrid showing interest in the winger.On 29 June 2007, Malouda told Lyon-based newspaper "Le Progres" that he has his heart set on a move to Chelsea, confirming that Chelsea had lodged a €17 million bid for him.Malouda later repeated this comment in an interview with the "Daily Star".