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Gittens made a big impression in Germany, tallying 17 goals and 14 assists in 107 appearances for Dortmund.
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Chelsea have completed the signing of English winger Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund for an initial fee of £48.5 million, with potential add-ons pushing the total value to £52 million.
The 20-year-old, who rose through the ranks at Manchester City before moving to Dortmund in 2020, has penned a seven-year contract with the Blues.
Known for his pace, dribbling, and creative flair, Gittens becomes one of the latest exciting additions to Chelsea’s ambitious summer rebuild.
Despite never featuring in English senior football, Gittens made a big impression in Germany, tallying 17 goals and 14 assists in 107 appearances for Dortmund.
His performances attracted interest across Europe, but it was Chelsea who made the decisive move.
“It feels great to join such a big club as Chelsea,” Gittens said. “This is an amazing opportunity and I can’t wait to get started.”
Although the winger won’t be eligible to feature for Chelsea until after the ongoing Club World Cup, his arrival adds to the club’s attacking depth.
Busy Transfer Window at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea have been aggressive in the market this summer. Gittens follows the arrivals of:
- Liam Delap from Ipswich Town (£30m)
- Joao Pedro from Brighton & Hove Albion (over £50m)
- Dario Essugo from Sporting
- Mamadou Sarr from Strasbourg
The signing of Gittens is seen as part of the club’s long-term vision to build a youthful and energetic squad capable of challenging at the top level for years.
Dortmund’s Farewell
Borussia Dortmund confirmed the transfer on Thursday.
Sporting Director Sebastien Kehl acknowledged that negotiations were “challenging” but ultimately positive for both parties.
