By Okafor Joseph Afam | February 4, 2025

Borussia Dortmund have completed the loan signing of Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka, securing the young talent until the end of the season.

Reports earlier on deadline day suggested that the England Under-21 international was on the verge of making the move, and Chelsea have now officially confirmed the deal.

Details of the Deal

Chukwuemeka becomes the second Chelsea player to leave on deadline day, following Caleb Wiley’s loan switch to Championship side Watford.

According to journalist Patrick Berger, Dortmund have an option to make the transfer permanent for €35 million (£29 million). Additionally, Chelsea have included a high sell-on clause, ensuring they benefit financially if Dortmund later sell the midfielder.

The Bundesliga side will also cover Chukwuemeka’s wages in full for the duration of his loan spell at Signal Iduna Park.

Chukwuemeka’s Reaction

After completing his move, the 21-year-old expressed his excitement in an official statement:

“I’m really excited and blessed to be here and represent this big club. I can’t wait to play in front of the fans at Signal Iduna Park and bring success to us all.”

Chukwuemeka follows in the footsteps of other English talents who have developed at Dortmund, including Jude Bellingham, Jadon Sancho, and his new teammate Jamie Bynoe-Gittens.

Why Did Chelsea Let Him Leave?

Despite Dortmund’s participation in the Champions League knockout rounds, the German side are enduring a difficult domestic campaign. They currently sit 11th in the Bundesliga, four points adrift of fourth-placed RB Leipzig in the race for Champions League qualification.

For Chukwuemeka, this move presents an opportunity for more consistent game time, something he struggled to find at Chelsea. Under new manager Enzo Maresca, he has managed just one start in five competitive matches across the Conference League and EFL Cup.

With regular playing time at Dortmund, the young midfielder will aim to revive his form and establish himself in top-level European football.

When Will He Make His Debut?

Having now left Stamford Bridge, Chukwuemeka could make his Dortmund debut as early as Saturday’s