German club Borussia Dortmund have confirmed that they have reached an agreement with Chelsea to transfer youngster Jamie Gittens.
The deal, worth £48.5 million fixed fee plus £3.5 million add-ons, will see Gittens signing for Chelsea in the coming days.
According to a statement from Dortmund, the final details of the transfer are being discussed by the two clubs.
“Borussia Dortmund’s offensive player Jamie Gittens (20) is on the verge of a transfer to English Premier League club Chelsea FC. All parties involved agreed in principle on this today, Thursday, in Fort Lauderdale (USA). The contractual details are still being finalised.
“Borussia Dortmund’s offensive player Jamie Gittens (20) is on the verge of a transfer to the English Premier League club Chelsea FC. All parties involved agreed in principle on this today, Thursday, in Fort Lauderdale (USA). The contractual details are still being finalised,” the German club announced.
Speaking on the transfer, Borussia Dortmund CEO Lars Ricken said, “Jamie Gittens’ career exemplifies the development of top talents at BVB. We discovered him very early, signed him almost at no cost, continuously developed him in our youth academy, and provided him with playing time at the highest professional level. Jamie has repaid that trust with dedication, performance, and goals. His transfer back to his home country would be highly valuable for us. We wish Jamie all the best for his sporting future.”
The club’s Sporting Director Sebastien Kehl also added, “The negotiations with Chelsea were challenging, but in the end, we are glad that we can most likely realise our expectations and gain planning security. Jamie is an excellent player who has brought us great joy. It was his wish to take the next step in his career at Chelsea, and we wish him all the very best and much success.”
Chelsea are signing Jamie Gittens as an investment for not just the present but for the future.
The club believes the forward will develop to become one of the best players in the world.
