Borussia Dortmund tried to sign young Chelsea defender.
Dortmund were interested in Chelsea defender in summer
Borussia Dortmund has always been great in spotting young talents. Josh Acheampong turned out to be the latest player whom they marked.
The 18-year-old not only was charismatic but also had an impressive build. He showed a maturity which was more than his years suggested, thus became visible to the scouts.
As per Fabrizio Romano, Dortmund had a strong interest in him. They were already ready to negotiate either a loan or even a permanent transfer agreement. This shows a lot about their opinion of the player. The Bundesliga club has created a brand for itself of showcasing young talents and Acheampong was exactly such a player.
Chelsea, though, were uninterested.Acheampong has put himself in the line of the top talents of Cobham. Chelsea’s strong win over Nottingham saw his header among the goals and it served as an assurance to the club that keeping him was indeed the right choice.
Chelsea were approached by many important clubs this summer for Josh Acheampong, for example Borussia Dortmund and also English clubs. They didn’t sign a centre back this summer because they also wanted to give some space and trust to Josh so Chelsea strategy was correct.… pic.twitter.com/JmJkuYiogj
— Pys (@CFCPys) October 19, 2025
The athlete regarded this occasion as a turning point in his professional life. His development has been gradually yet distinctly visible among the less talked-about talent.
A star the Blues can’t lose
Dortmund’s pursuit underlined what many in England already believe, Acheampong is one for the future. A few of the reasons that could lead to his being a defender at Chelsea for good are his friendship with the captain Reece James. Also, the self-assurance he has displayed with the ball. The fans’ party at the City Ground was not only for his goal, it was for his role.
To hold him at Stamford Bridge might be a smart move. If he continues this rise, Chelsea might soon find themselves fielding more offers, but with much higher stakes.
Author’s Opinion:
Dortmund saw in Acheampong what Chelsea already knew. He is a defender with promise and presence. Holding onto him was smart business. The challenge now is ensuring he gets the minutes to grow into the player everyone expects him to become.
As featured on Chelseanews.com