Chelsea confirm £55m Jamie Gittens capture after Borussia Dortmund winger was spotted on the pitch after Club World Cup quarter-final win over Palmeiras

Moments after Chelsea beat Palmeiras 2-1 in the Club World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday, the 20-year-old was seen with his new team-mates at Lincoln Financial Field. Now, the Blues have announced the England Under-21 star's arrival, for a reported £55 million ($75m) deal.

Chelsea confirmed the former Manchester City academy player had joined on a seven-year deal until 2032.

On the move, he told the club's website: "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."

Gittens is seen as one of Europe's most exciting young wingers after providing 17 goal contributions for Dortmund last season. The speedy wideman adds more quality and strength in depth for Enzo Maresca's side, who are hoping to kick on from finishing fourth in the Premier League in 2024/25 and winning the Europa Conference League. Incidentally, his arrival could pave the way for Arsenal-linked Noni Madueke to move on.

Gittens, who had already joined up with Chelsea's squad in the United States for their Club World Cup campaign, will hope his new team can win their next match against Fluminense in the semi-finals of the competition on Tuesday.