Borussia Dortmund director Lars Ricken has explained why Chelsea's attempt to sign Jamie Gittens failed before the Club World Cup began.
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Chelsea are interested in winger GittensDortmund rejected a bid of €49mEnglishman open to Premier League moveFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Chelsea’s offer for Dortmund winger Gittens came at short notice and didn’t give the German club sufficient time to react, Ricken revealed, with no time to find a replacement as the summer competition approached.
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Chelsea saw an offer of £42 million ($57m) turned down by Dortmund as it was much lower than their valuation of £50m ($68m) for the player, though it seems the Premier League side are set to come to an agreement over a deal soon.
WHAT RICKEN SAID
Ricken commented on the offer from Chelsea, telling : “Of course, there was an offer, but it came at such short notice, meaning we as a club wouldn't have had time to react. In the end, a transfer like this has to be a good fit for all parties – for the player, for the receiving club, and also for us. We're not known for letting our players go for less than they're worth, and that applies to Jamie too.”
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Gittens and Dortmund take on Ulsan in a must-win Club World Cup group stage match on Wednesday, after Chelsea take on Esperance Tunis in another crucial game.
