Jadon Sancho’s Manchester United return and Mykhaylo Mudryk’s potentially lengthy ban have rendered reinforcements out wide a necessity for Chelsea this summer.
There were links to Alejandro Garnacho in January, but the Blues changed tack following the conclusion of the 2024–25 season. Instead of negotiating with Man Utd again, the club pivoted to a burgeoning English talent out of the Bundesliga.
Jamie Gittens is merely the latest starlet to benefit from Borussia Dortmund’s knack of facilitating serene senior integration and development. The 20-year-old offered flashes in 2023–24 before enjoying a sustained breakout last season. While Niko Kovač preferred alternatives after he succeeded Nuri Sahin, Gittens has undoubtedly shown enough to suggest he’s a talent worth gambling on.
Chelsea have an excellent track record of nurturing their own, but their track record in the transfer market has been hit and miss at best since Clearlake took the reins from Roman Abramovich. While hugely talented, Gittens is far from the finished product and expectations must surely be tempered upon his arrival.
Nevertheless, some have suggested that the winger is ideal for Enzo Maresca, and here are three ways Chelsea could set up with Gittens in the Italian’s team.
Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund agree terms of Jamie Gittens deal
