Article by Dragoș Petrescu – published on Saturday, June 28, 2025 23:21 / Updated on Saturday, June 28, 2025 23:21
After a few halves of intense negotiations, Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund They clapped the palm in terms of the transfer of Jamie Gittens, who will reach Stamford Bridge once the club world championship will end. The English footballer will sign a contract valid on seven seasons with the London group.
The full schedule of finals at the World Club Championship
The winner of UEFA Conference League was understood with Gittens a month ago, but Borussia officials refused the first two offers made by London.
This gave hope to the Bayern, who tried to take advantage of the situation and attract the English footballer Allianz Arena, but in the end he will reach Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea will pay Borussia about 65 million euros to Jamie Gittens
The first two amounts that Chelsea put on the table in exchange for the young player measured 35, respectively 50 million euros, but each time, the “yellow-black” leadership refused.
However, the negotiations continued, and finally, Borussia will receive the amount she wants, namely 65 million euros, announces Fabrizio Romano. Gittens's contract on Stamford Bridge will be valid for 7 years – until the summer of 2032.
The official announcement made by Fabrizio Romano, on his x page
The Italian journalist also stated that the English will be able to perform the medical visit in the next few hours, considering that both Chelsea and Borussia are currently in the United States, where the World Club Championship is held.
Jamie Gittens, one of the most important players for Borussia in season 2024/2025
In the recently completed season, the English striker played an extremely important role for “yellow-black” in both the team ranking in the Top 4 in the Bundesliga and during the good course in the Champions League, where Borussia reached the quarterfinals.
He checked 49 matches in all competitions for Dortmund this season, during which time he managed to score 12 goals and offer five decisive passes.
50 million eurosis Jamie Gittens's market share at this time, according to Transfermarkt
However, the fact that he expressed clearly the desire to leave Signal Iduna Park this summer, made Gittens to lose his place in the first 11, not being titled by Niko Kovac in any duel disputed by Borussia at the World Cup. The only appearance made it from the reserve position.
