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Borussia Dortmund chief explains why Jamie Gittens transfer to Chelsea fell through ahead of Club World Cup

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<p>Gittens looked on the verge of sealing a transfer to the Blues, but a move never materialised ahead of the transfer deadline on Tuesday. Borussia Dortmund Sporting director Sebastian Kehl has now lifted the lid on why the young winger remained in Germany. </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Speaking on the failed deal, Kehl said: "In the end, we didn’t come to an agreement on Jamie because we have different ideas about the player’s current value.</p><p>"But the talks were very, very respectful. We have been in very good dialogue with Chelsea for many years.</p><p>"And yet we have a different point of view and are happy that Jamie will now be part of our team at the Club World Cup and are delighted that he is staying.</p><p>"I’m not responsible for the late offer. But of course I still have to deal with it and that’s what we’ve done.</p><p>"Let’s see how things develop in the future."</p><div data-name="DAZN" class="affiliate-button-container theme-1"><div class="affiliate-button"><img height="40" width="72" src="https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/bltcc7a7ffd2fbf71f5/blt2a657c326f3152f3/65709dfdfcc91a04075bd960/DAZN.png" class="logo" style="width: 72px; height: 40px;"><span class="affiliate-text">Watch every FIFA Club World Cup game free on DAZN</span></div><a href="https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100lfsPh/destination:https://www.dazn.com/welcome/fifa-club-world-cup" target="_blank" class="affiliate-button-link">Stream now</a></div>

WHAT KEHL SAID

<p>Chelsea had several bids knocked back for the 20-year-old, which reportedly led to the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/jamie-gittens-borussia-dortmund-training-ground-car-chelsea-transfer-club-world-cup-transfer-deadline/bltbd66077bd31e60c6" target="_blank">Englishman speeding away from the BVB training ground in fury</a>. He has since been named in the Club World Cup squad, which starts this week.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Chelsea will likely approach Dortmund for Gittens again when the window re-opens, with the player hopeful that his current club will lower their £55million asking price. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR GITTENS?

Borussia Dortmund chief explains why Jamie Gittens transfer to Chelsea fell through ahead of Club World Cup | Goal.com

The reason for Jamie Gittens&apos; failed transfer to Chelsea has been revealed by Borussia Dortmund&apos;s sporting director.

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