Chelsea were hugely attracted to Jamie Gittens for two reasons as Enzo Maresca is convinced by him

Chelsea secured the signing of 20-year-old winger Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund in July, with club officials described as "desperate" to finalize the transfer. However, Gittens is ineligible to make his debut in the ongoing Club World Cup due to his prior participation in the group stages for Dortmund, meaning his first appearance for Chelsea will be delayed until the 2025/26 season. This contrasts with fellow summer signings Liam Delap and Joao Pedro, who have already debuted.

Chelsea considers Gittens among Europe’s elite under-21 wingers, valuing both his character and significant first-team experience at a young age. Head coach Enzo Maresca is confident the left-winger will thrive in his tactical system, adding depth to Chelsea’s attack with his senior-level expertise. Despite reported interest from Bayern Munich, Gittens chose a return to England.

Although Gittens previously spent time in youth academies at Manchester City, Reading, and Chelsea, this move marks his first opportunity for Premier League football. He may benefit from reuniting with former England youth teammates. Known for his dribbling prowess, Gittens ranks second only to Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal (6.5) in successful dribbles per 90 minutes (5.31) among U-21 players in Europe's top leagues, joining Chelsea’s existing dribblers like Pedro Neto and Cole Palmer.