One Chelsea star is currently on loan away from West London. He is playing in Bundesliga but is very unlikely to continue there beyond this season. However, there is still a chance of him staying at Germany but if will depend of various factors.
The star in question here is 21 year old Carney Chukwuemeka. The Blues signed him from Aston Villa as talented teenager in 2022. But, the deal did not went as per the plans. Chukwuemeka was able to play only 27 games in his first season at West London.
Chelsea were open to selling Chukwuemeka in summer 2024. But, they wanted a hefty transfer fee which resulted in failure of deal. He then played only 5 games for the first half of this season. In January, he was sent on loan to Borussia Dortmund.
Chukwuemeka has so far played only 5 games for Dortmund. He was unlucky due to injuries. The German giants have an option to buy the 21 year old at the end of the season. This will need them to pay €35 million to Chelsea. It looked like the Englishman has found his new club but the latest reports suggest otherwise.
According to Ruhr Nachrichten, Dortmund have decided against exercising their option to buy. They can still opt to sign him on another loan but it will depend on their position in Bundesliga. They will only opt for another loan if they are able to qualify for European football.
🚨 Dortmund have decided against triggering their €35m option to buy Carney Chukwuemeka.
However, another loan is possible if they qualify for European football.
(Source: Ruhr Nachrichten) pic.twitter.com/xQet8uQOkb
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What will Chelsea plan next for Chukwuemeka?
The Blues are unlikely to sanction another loan move for Chukwuemeka. They will be keen to part ways with the player on permanent basis. It is also unlikely that the 21 year old finds himself space in Chelsea squad. Instead, the Blues are planning to sign new midfielders who can fit in plans of Enzo Maresca.
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