Chelsea has finalized the acquisition of Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund, a move reported on July 5, 2025. This transfer sees the player express enthusiasm for joining a "big club" and learning from his new teammates. The club also secured Jørgensen from Villarreal on July 31, 2024, positioning him among the most expensive under-23 goalkeepers historically, suggesting a deliberate effort to bolster the goalkeeping position.
The club's transfer activity also included reported efforts to offload players, with interest from FC Bayern Munich for Nkunku. Discussions regarding Nkunku's transfer fee indicated a potential decrease in Chelsea's valuation by August 15, 2025. This comes against a backdrop of persistent transfer rumors surrounding potential incomings and outgoings, as detailed by Transfermarkt. Chelsea's current squad demographic shows an average age of 23.6 years, with 21 foreign players and 67.7% of the squad being full internationals.
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Chelsea's historical performance includes significant achievements:
Two Champions League titles
Six English league championships
Two Europa League titles
Numerous domestic cup victories and Super Cup wins.
The acquisition of Gittens was confirmed by Dortmund on June 29, 2025, with the player reportedly eager for the move to London. He had been a notable scorer for Dortmund, contributing eight goals and four assists in 32 Bundesliga appearances in the previous season, though his role reportedly diminished in the latter part of the season. The medical check for Gittens was conducted at the club's FIFA Club World Cup accommodation.
