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Chelsea have signed Borussia Dortmund forward Jamie Gittens in a deal worth £51.5m on a seven-year contract.

Talks had been progressing in the US, where both teams had been taking part in the Club World Cup and despite Bayern Munich also being interested, the 20-year-old has agreed a long-term deal at Stamford Bridge.

Dortmund confirmed the transfer had been agreed in Florida on Thursday evening.

The west London club have been looking to strengthen the wide areas following the decision not to take up the option to sign Jadon Sancho permanently.

The England U21 international contributed 12 goals and five assists in 48 games in all competitions for Dortmund last season.

Upon signing for Chelsea, Gittens said: "It feels great. It's a great feeling to join such a big club as Chelsea.

"I can't wait to learn from everyone in the team and to push myself to the max here. It's an amazing feeling."

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In

Jamie Gittens - Dortmund, £51.5m

Joao Pedro - Brighton, £60m

Liam Delap - Ipswich, £30m

Estevao Willian - Palmeiras, £29.1m

Dario Essugo - Sporting, £18.5m

Mamadou Sarr - RC Strasbourg, undisclosed

Out

Bashir Humphrey - Burnley, undisclosed

Marcus Bettinelli - Man City, undisclosed

Kepa Arrizabalga - Arsenal, £5m

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