Jamie Gittens is the latest young English player to have flourished 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 has since secured a return to the Premier League with Chelsea.
The Blues completed the signing of the 20-year-old once the transfer window reopened for a brief period prior to the start of the Club World Cup knockout phase.
Here is what you need to know about Gittens after his move to Stamford Bridge.
Jamie Gittens to Chelsea: Transfer fee, contract
The fee Chelsea paid for Gittens was officially undisclosed, but it was reported to be an initial €56.2 million (£48.5m/$65.8m), with a possible further €4m (£3.5m/$4.8m) in add-ons.
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Gittens signed a contract that will run until the end of the 2031/32 season.
What is Jamie Gittens' shirt number?
Gittens does not yet have a confirmed Chelsea shirt number. He wore the No. 43 jersey at Dortmund. Currently, that number is vacant at the Blues.
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 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, Joao Pedro and Noni Madueke, with Cole Palmer the starting No. 10 and Liam Delap signed to challenge Nicolas Jackson for the No. 9 role.
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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.
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