The fact that Jamie Gitten’s Borussia Dortmund will turn her back on and join Chelsea FC is an open secret that BVB has officially confirmed. Although “the contractual details” should still be processed, they had agreed on a change, the black and yellow said on Thursday evening.
“Jamie Gitten’s career stands exemplary for the development of top talents at BVB. We discovered Jamie very early, practically committed him at the zero tariff, continuously developed it in our young talent center and also offered him at the very highest level at the professional playing time. Jamie paid back the trust, performance and goals. We wish Jamie only the very best for his sporting future, “BVB Managing Director Lars Ricken is quoted in an official message.
Gittens moved from the youth of Manchester City to the ranks of the Ruhr area club in 2020. There he made a constant climb and played a total of 107 professional games for the Dortmund. The offensive player get 17 goals and 14 templates.
BVB boss admits: “The conversations with Chelsea were challenging”
Although the 20-year-old’s tendency had been going downhill for months, rumors for a commitment to his birthplace London at Chelsea were already in winter. At that time you could not agree, but this has now been done.
“The conversations with Chelsea were challenging, but in the end we are glad that we can realize our economic ideas and then have planning security,” BVB sports director Sebastian Kehl admitted and adds: “Jamie is an excellent player who has gave us a lot of fun. Success.”
According to media reports, BVB collects a whopping 65 million euros including bonus payments for Gitten. Part of it should soon be invested in new staff.
FC Bayern was also considered a prospect, but Gitten is said to have quickly decided to switch to the blues.