Chelsea expressed interest in signing Jamie Gittens before the Club World Cup, but Borussia Dortmund deemed the €42 million offer inadequate. Managing director Lars Ricken stated the bid was rejected because of a significant gap in valuation and concerns over finding a replacement for the young winger. Gittens, who has shown commitment to Dortmund, contributed significantly in the previous Bundesliga season, with standout performance metrics including scoring eight goals and leading the team in dribbles. Ricken emphasizes the club's policy on valuing players appropriately, suggesting potential negotiations in the future may be different.
“Of course, there was an offer, but it came at very short notice, so we as a club would not have been able to react at all.”
“We are not known for selling our players below value, and that also applies to Jamie.”
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