Overview

• Borussia Dortmund confirmed an agreement on Gittens’ transfer to Chelsea for approximately €64.3 million (£55.5 million) following protracted negotiations.
• Jamie Gittens completed his medical in Fort Lauderdale and is set to sign a long-term contract with Chelsea running until 2032.
• Chelsea will register the transfer after the Club World Cup final, making Gittens available for their Premier League squad.
• Dortmund projects a net positive impact of €37–42 million on its 2025/26 financial results from the sale.
• The deal underscores Dortmund’s Financial Fair Play–driven model of developing academy talent to fund future squad reinforcements.