Chelsea’s rebuild gathers pace.
Liam Delap’s swift start—goal on debut, a spark against Espérance—was just the opening act. Now, Jamie Gittens is next.
After multiple failed attempts, Simon Phillips has reported that Chelsea are finally set to land the Borussia Dortmund winger for £55 million, talks advancing in the United States where both clubs are competing in the FIFA Club World Cup.
The 20-year-old has already agreed personal terms, ready for a long-term future in London.
For Enzo Maresca, it’s the type of signing that shifts an attack’s identity. Chelsea’s left flank has long been predictable—Jadon Sancho underwhelmed before returning to Manchester United, while Joao Felix faded and will be sold. Gittens changes the picture entirely.
Twelve goals. Five assists. A breakout Bundesliga season built on pace, dribbling, and the audacity to take defenders apart. He thrives against high lines, darting inside to finish with composure.
It’s the chaos Chelsea have lacked, the direct threat that forces opponents to backpedal.
The vision is clear: Gittens on the left, Pedro Neto steady on the right. Width with teeth. Add Delap’s youthful hunger through the middle and Chelsea suddenly feel alive again.
But the blueprint may still expand—another No. 9 could follow, especially if Christopher Nkunku departs as widely expected.
For a side chasing sharpness before the season’s curtain rises, Gittens’ arrival feels like more than just a signing. It’s a statement.
Chelsea aren’t simply buying talent—they’re buying unpredictability, the weapon they’ve missed for far too long.