By Okafor Joseph Afam | Published July 5, 2025

Chelsea have officially announced the signing of 20-year-old winger Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund in a deal worth up to £52 million. The English youngster has signed a long-term contract at Stamford Bridge until the end of the 2031–32 season.

Gittens, who joined Dortmund from Manchester City in 2020, made 107 appearances for the Bundesliga giants, scoring 17 goals and providing 14 assists. He also gained valuable experience in the UEFA Champions League and has represented England at the U-21 level.

In a statement on Chelsea’s official website, the club said:

“Chelsea is delighted to announce the signing of Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund, with the winger joining on a contract until 2032. The 20-year-old arrives at Stamford Bridge having earned valuable experience in both the Bundesliga and UEFA Champions League.”

Jamie Gittens on Joining Chelsea

Speaking after the move, Gittens expressed his excitement:

“It’s a great feeling to join such a big club as Chelsea. I can’t wait to learn from everyone in the team and to push myself to the max here. It’s an amazing feeling.”

Transfer Fee and Add-ons

According to transfer insider Ben Jacobs, Chelsea paid an initial £48.5 million, with a further £3.5 million in potential performance-related add-ons, bringing the total value of the deal to £52 million.

Club World Cup Ineligibility

Gittens will not be eligible to play for Chelsea in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, as he already featured for Borussia Dortmund earlier in the competition. Chelsea are set to face Fluminense in the semi-finals on July 8.

Possible Debut and Pre-Season Fixtures

Gittens has joined Chelsea’s pre-season tour in the United States and is expected to make his debut in a friendly match against Bayer Leverkusen on August 8. The Blues will then face AC Milan on August 10 before kicking off their 2025–26 Premier League campaign against Crystal Palace on August 17.

The young winger is expected to challenge for a place in the final third under new manager Enzo Maresca and may emerge as a potential replacement for Noni Madueke, who is currently linked with a move away from the club.