Borussia Dortmund's Jamie Gittens completes Chelsea transfer
Jamie Gittens has left Borussia Dortmund to join Chelsea on a permanent transfer, the clubs confirmed on Saturday.
Gittens, 20, was close to making the move prior to the start of the FIFA Club World Cup, but the two clubs could not reach an agreement. Now he has penned a seven-year contract with the English side also participating in the tournament in the USA.
"The negotiations with Chelsea were challenging, but in the end, we are glad that we can realise our expectations and gain planning security," said Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl.
"Jamie is an outstanding player who has given us a lot of enjoyment. He now wants to take the next step in his career at Chelsea, and we wish him all the best and every success."
Gittens, who joined Dortmund from the Manchester City academy in September 2020, made 107 competitive appearances for the five-time Bundesliga winners, contributing 17 goals and 14 assists.
The 2024/25 season was his most productive yet, with the England U21 international winger registering 17 goal involvements across 49 matches in all competitions.
"Jamie Gittens' career is a great example of our player development. We discovered Jamie very early on, signed him for next to nothing, continuously developed him in our youth academy and also gave him playing time at the very highest level with the senior team," commented Dortmund managing director Lars Ricken.
"Jamie has repaid the trust placed in him with commitment, performance and goals. His transfer back to his native England is valuable for us. We wish Jamie all the very best for his future in football."
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Unbeaten at the revamped Club World Cup in the USA, Dortmund face Real Madrid in the quarter-finals on 5 July. BVB return to domestic action on 18 August, when they travel to 3.Liga outfit Rot-Weiss Essen in the DFB Cup first round, before beginning the new Bundesliga campaign away to St. Pauli on the weekend of 21 August.
The Black-Yellows also have UEFA Champions League football to look forward to in 2025/26, after securing a fourth-placed finish on the final day of last season.
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