Jamie Gittens is the latest young English player to flourish in the Borussia Dortmund first team.
Having followed the likes of Jadon Sancho and Jude Bellingham by moving to Signal Iduna Park to give his senior career a springboard, Gittens is now expected to return to the Premier League with Chelsea.
The Blues are primed to sign the 20-year-old once the transfer window reopens for a brief period prior to the start of the Club World Cup knockout phase.
Here is what you need to know about Gittens as his move to Stamford Bridge draws closer.
Jamie Gittens to Chelsea: Transfer fee, contract
It is unclear exactly what fee Chelsea are set to pay to sign Gittens, but it is reported to be £50 million ($68m/€58.6m)
Follow The Sporting News on WhatsApp
According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, the player is set to sign a seven-year contract with the Blues.
What is Jamie Gittens’ shirt number?
Gittens wears the No. 43 jersey at Dortmund. Currently, that number is vacant at Chelsea.
What is Jamie Gittens’ style of play and best position?
Gittens is a winger. He primarily plays on the left, from where he can cut in on his right foot, but he has played on both flanks for Dortmund, as well as occasionally as a No. 10 or centre-forward.
It is this versatility that likely appeals to Maresca, who values attacking players who can slot into different positions. At Chelsea, however, Gittens will predominantly compete for playing time against Pedro Neto and Noni Madueke, with Cole Palmer the starting No. 10 and Liam Delap signed to challenge Nicolas Jackson for the No. 9 role.
MORE: The “curse” of the No. 9 shirt at Chelsea, and those who have failed to banish it
Jamie Gittens age, full name
Gittens, whose full name is Jamie Jermaine Bynoe-Gittens, was born in Reading, England on August 8, 2004. He played for the club’s youth team until moving to Manchester City’s academy in 2018.
Gittens has dual English and Barbadian citizenship but has represented England at youth level as far as the Under-21s. He was part of the winning side at the Euro Under-19 championships in 2022.
Jamie Gittens FC 25 rating, potential
Gittens’ base rating on FC 25 is 78, and his potential is 87. He has particularly strong pace and dribbling stats, with Rapid, Flair, and Quick Step playstyles.
MORE: All the latest Chelsea news and transfer rumours
