When Chelsea signed Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund in 2025, he was one of the most sought-after young wingers in world football. But throughout his time in Germany, his output never matched the eye test when watching him.
In his last season, he got 14 goal contributions in 48 games, and he was always an exciting winger to watch, but his instinct for goal was something he would have had to develop if he went to England.
But fast forward 12 months, and in 28 appearances, he's only scored one goal for the Blues, which came in the Carabao Cup away at Wolves last season in October. Although it was a great goal from the Englishman, most would have thought this would be a regular sight, but fans have been disappointed with how he's performed so far.
With the signings of Morgan Rogers and Geovany Quenda, Gittens' role within the squad has diminished, not making a Premier League appearance this season, and only 55 minutes in the two Carabao Cup games.
During the summer, Chelsea tried to offload Gittens abroad, with current reports saying that Roma could be interested in a loan move for the winger, and summer midfield target Manu Kone going the other way, which would fix two problems in one move, Chelsea wouldn't have to worry about a player not getting minutes and being unhappy, whilst fixing problems in the midfield.
A deal for Gittens to leave the club looked very likely, with clubs circling him, looking to take him on for a loan move, but Chelsea wanted a permanent deal and either make a profit or get close to the £52 million they paid for him.
A change of scenery could be exactly what Gittens needs, with a move away from Stamford Bridge looking increasingly likely. The winger has struggled to secure a consistent run in the side, while last season was disrupted by a succession of injuries. However, promising pre-season performances against Crawley, Bromley and Western Sydney Wanderers offered both Gittens and Chelsea fans hope that he could force his way into Xabi Alonso’s plans.
With the current system Alonso employs, using wing-backs rather than out-and-out wingers, Gittens’ chances of regular game time look slimmer and slimmer. That could become even more difficult once players such as Estevao and Marco Palestra return from injury. A second chance, whether that comes at Stamford Bridge or elsewhere, could ultimately be best for both Gittens and Chelsea.
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