Carney Chukwuemeka Set for Borussia Dortmund Transfer in €25 Million Deal

Borussia Dortmund will sign Carney Chukwuemeka from Chelsea in a deal worth around €25 million. The midfielder will move to Germany on a permanent basis. The deal includes significant add-ons and a notable sell-on clause, meeting key conditions set by Chelsea. Chukwuemeka, along with defender Aaron Anselmino who arrives on loan, will undergo medical tests on Monday before finalising his move to strengthen their team for the Bundesliga season.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea reached a full agreement this weekend for the permanent transfer of Carney Chukwuemeka. The 21-year-old midfielder had spent the second half of last season on loan at Dortmund, impressing enough that the German club pushed for a permanent deal. After initial discussions stalled over Chelsea’s preference for a full sale rather than another loan, both sides settled on a package worth €25 million, including various add-ons and a strong sell-on clause for Chelsea. Defender Aaron Anselmino will join Dortmund on a loan without a purchase option, and both players are scheduled for medicals on Monday before signing their contracts. Reports indicate that Chelsea previously rejected offers from Dortmund that included a loan with a purchase option.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Chukwuemeka’s time at Chelsea was limited by fierce competition for places, with the club facing a congested squad and several departures this summer. He featured in 24 games for Chelsea across all competitions last season, contributing with important minutes but finding regular starts elusive. Dortmund needed reinforcements after a rocky start to the season, drawing 3-3 with St Pauli following a late comeback that exposed defensive and midfield weaknesses. The addition of Chukwuemeka provides extra strength in central areas, while Anselmino will help cover injuries in Dortmund’s defense. Dortmund are currently in mid-table after one match, trailing early leaders and looking to bounce back quickly in upcoming fixtures.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Chukwuemeka and Anselmino are set for their medical examinations on Monday, after which their moves should become official. Dortmund’s next Bundesliga fixture will see them face Union Berlin, a team that opened their campaign with a win and sits above Dortmund in the current standings. Securing three points will be crucial as Dortmund look to close the gap to the leaders and avoid slipping further behind. Chelsea, in the meantime, will keep tabs on Chukwuemeka’s progress in Germany, given their sell-on clause in the agreement, while continuing their attempts to reshape the squad after several high-profile exits this summer following his desire to return to Germany for good.