By Emeka Blast 
Fabrizio Romano Confirms Major Chelsea Transfer After Dramatic Win
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano ignited Chelsea fans’ excitement on Sunday night, confirming the club’s €60 million (£50.4m) signing of Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Bynoe-Gittens with his signature “Here we go!” post on X. The 20-year-old England youth international has penned a seven-year contract until June 2032, marking manager Enzo Maresca’s most high-profile acquisition yet, as the Blues bask in the glow of a thrilling 2-1 comeback win over Benfica in the FIFA Club World Cup round of 16.
Romano’s announcement, shared hours after Chelsea’s victory at Bank of America Stadium, detailed the €60m deal, which includes add-ons tied to appearances and potential Champions League success. Gittens, who completed his medical in London on Saturday, June 28, will join Chelsea after Dortmund’s Club World Cup campaign, where he is set to face Al Hilal today. The transfer, finalized after weeks of negotiations, saw Chelsea outmaneuver rivals Liverpool and Arsenal for the versatile winger, who scored 12 goals and provided five assists in 49 appearances for Dortmund last season.
The signing follows Chelsea’s £30m acquisition of Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap and comes amid a transformative summer for Maresca’s squad, with Palmeiras’ Estevao Willian also set to arrive post-tournament. Gittens’ explosive pace and ability to play on either flank make him a perfect fit for Maresca’s high-pressing system, especially with Jadon Sancho’s departure and expected exits of Christopher Nkunku and Joao Felix.
Chelsea’s dramatic Club World Cup win, secured by a 90th-minute Cole Palmer penalty after Noni Madueke’s equalizer, showcased the squad’s resilience. Maresca, speaking post-match, teased the transfer, saying, “We’re adding quality to an already exciting group. The project is coming together.” Fans on X erupted, with one post declaring Gittens “the missing spark” for Chelsea’s attack, while Romano’s confirmation, viewed over 1.2 million times, fueled optimism about the club’s ambitions.
The Blues’ financial position, bolstered by potential Club World Cup earnings of £40m to £97m, has alleviated Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR) concerns, enabling the Gittens deal. Chelsea are also pursuing a centre-back and have been linked with Brighton’s Joao Pedro (£60m) to further strengthen their attack. With a potential quarter-final against Manchester City looming, the Gittens signing signals Chelsea’s intent to compete for Premier League and European glory in the 2025-26 season.
