Jamie Gittens is set to become Chelsea‘s latest addition after a deal was finalized with Borussia Dortmund for a transfer worth £55 million. Renowned transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano confirmed the agreement, stating that the 20-year-old is expected to undergo a medical examination on Saturday evening before completing the switch to Stamford Bridge.
The move follows an earlier bid from the Premier League side, which was reportedly in the region of £42 million but was turned down before the Club World Cup. Chelsea remained persistent in their pursuit and have now succeeded in securing one of their key summer targets. Gittens is expected to sign a contract that will keep him at the club for seven years.
Gittens’ journey and Chelsea’s squad evolution
Gittens initially joined Borussia Dortmund back in 2020 and has since made over 100 appearances for the German club. His record includes 17 goals from 107 outings across all competitions, with 76 of those coming in the Bundesliga. The young forward developed under manager Niko Kovac and became a consistent presence in the squad.
Although the England youth international has not yet featured for the senior national team, his upcoming move to Chelsea could provide the platform to break into Thomas Tuchel’s squad for the 2026 World Cup. Gittens will aim to impress in West London and continue his development in one of Europe’s top leagues.
Chelsea’s interest in the winger intensified ahead of their preparations for the summer tournament in the United States, though the transfer was only finalized afterward. With Jadon Sancho already departed and Joao Felix also likely to leave, new head coach Enzo Maresca will welcome Gittens as a valuable attacking reinforcement for the new campaign.
Next steps for Gittens and the Blues
Once his medical is completed, Gittens will link up with his new teammates after Chelsea conclude their involvement in the Club World Cup.
Looking ahead to the upcoming season, Maresca’s squad will set their sights on competing strongly both domestically and in Europe. Gittens, viewed as a long-term investment, could play a significant role in Chelsea’s plans moving forward.
