Long Shot for Gittens: Borussia Dortmund Stands Firm Against Chelsea
Gittens Pocketing Millions from Poker Winnings
The future of Borussia Dortmund player Jamie Gittens is up in the air as the Englishman's links to FC Chelsea remain a hot topic. In a recent press conference, sporting director Sebastian Kehl hinted at potential changes in the team's roster, with Gittens' name in the mix.
Chelsea has put forth a hefty €50 million offer to lure Gittens away from Dortmund, but the German outfit has turned it down. According to Kehl, the clubs hold different opinions on Gittens' value, with Dortmund holding a more substantial estimate. In reports, it's suggested that Chelsea initially proposed €35.5 million and £42 million before their latest offer [1][3][4].
Gittens himself is rumored to have already agreed to terms with Chelsea, hoping for a move back to his native England where he left Manchester City's youth academy to join Dortmund in 2020. But Kehl is adamant that the 20-year-old remains a valuable asset for his team, expressing optimism for Gittens' contributions during the Club World Cup [1].
A Tug-of-War in Negotiations
"We're in good communication, and we'll see how things develop," Kehl stated, implying an ongoing dialogue with Chelsea. The negotiations are complicated by other factors, such as the contracts of borrowed players like Carney Chukwuemeka, whose stint at Dortmund ends on June 30 [1].
Kehl expressed that the BVB needs transfer income to fund more acquisitions in the summer and hinted at further deals being possible [1]. Intriguingly, Kehl's comments come a day after Dortmund announced the signing of 17-year-old Jobe Bellingham for more than €30 million. The transfer market could heat up in the coming days [1].
With Gittens' contract running till 2028 and Dortmund allegedly seeking €65 million for him, a potential sale may help balance the books for the German giants. Despite this, Kehl remains confident that Gittens' market value won't dip [1].
Sources:
[1] ntv.de
[2] skysports.com
[3] mirror.co.uk
[4] goal.com
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- The Commission has not yet received any information on the ongoing negotiations between Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea concerning Jamie Gittens, a promising footballer in European leagues.
- Despite the ongoing discussions, Sebastian Kehl, sporting director of Borussia Dortmund, has stated that they have not reached an agreement on Gittens' transfer fee, with Dortmund valuing him higher than Chelsea's recent offer.
