Jamie Gittens, a 20-year-old English winger, is currently showing rapid development at Borussia Dortmund and is recognised as a future talent following in the footsteps of Jadon Sancho and Jude Bellingham.
After arriving at Manchester City in 2020, he went on to achieve 12 goals and five assists in 48 appearances in the 2024/25 season and also established a record as England’s youngest player to score against Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League. He has prompted the attention of big clubs, including Chelsea, who are set to make a bid before the 2025 FIFA Club WC. The Blues need a player with Gittens’ profile. What can he bring?
Gittens was born in London, August 8, 2004, and started his career at the Reading academy before joining Chelsea and Man City. After moving to Dortmund in 2020, a young and talented winger who can come back from an ankle ligament injury in 2021, a critical point in playing regularly. He also rebranded the name from “Bynoe-Gittens” to only Gittens to separate the identity and recognise his father’s name.
Gittens’ Statistics and Achievements
The 2024/25 season was the peak of Gittens’ performance, scoring 12 goals and five assists from 48 games in all competitions, including league, cup and European competitions. The so-called wonder kid plays with speed and flair, and Gittens’ a player who can deceive defenders with dribbling and a sharp finish. German media such as Bild were impressed, describing his goal creation ability and the fact that he was learning the language as his professionalism.
These numbers uplifted his transfer value to almost £50 million, and his contract with Dortmund was extended until June 2028. He also scored twice to open the 2024/25 Bundesliga season against Eintracht Frankfurt, proving his maturity as a match-changer.
Gittens plays a fast, dynamic style and can use his dribbling ability and quick finishing to beat defenders. German media like Bild highlighted his ability to create chances, and his ability to learn the local language warrants praise and describes that professionalism.
Jamie Gittens is no ordinary young winger: A journey from the English academy to Dortmund’s big stage, a record in the Champions League and the spotlight of elite clubs point to a bright future.
Chelsea has reportedly made an initial bid of £30 million to recruit Gittens, and negotiations are expected to take place before June 10, 2025, so that he can take part in the Club World Cup.
Chelsea had previously been linked with Alejandro Garnacho, but it seems Gittens is considered a better investment for the long term, especially in strengthening the Blues’ wing. Stay ahead in the transfer market, follow 96.com for breaking rumors and news.
