Borussia Dortmund has signed England youth international Carney Chukwuemeka from Chelsea on a permanent deal worth around £24m, with the attacking midfielder joining on a five-year contract.

Borussia Dortmund has confirmed the signing of Carney Chukwuemeka from Chelsea, with the 21-year-old midfielder agreeing to a five-year contract.

Chukwuemeka spent the second half of last season on loan at Dortmund and has now joined the German club permanently for a fee that could rise to around £24m. This deal marks another significant transfer for Chelsea, which has already made over £270m from player sales this summer.

The transfer brings Chelsea’s total income from player sales close to balancing out their spending on incoming transfers, which stands at £277m. This development is crucial for Chelsea, as European football’s governing body, UEFA, requires the club to record a positive transfer balance this window to register new signings for the Champions League.

In a related deal, Chelsea defender Aaron Anselmino has agreed to join Dortmund on a season-long loan and has already flown to Germany to finalize the transfer. Chukwuemeka’s move to Dortmund is seen as a positive development for both parties, with the player looking to revive his career after struggling to establish himself at Chelsea.

Chukwuemeka made 32 appearances for Chelsea after joining from Aston Villa for £20m in 2022, but has found it challenging to secure regular playing time under current manager Enzo Maresca. His departure from Chelsea is part of a larger exodus, with several other players linked to moves away from Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea still have business in the transfer window as they are expected to complete the potential signings of Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho and RB Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons. The club’s ability to register these new signings for the Champions League hinges on meeting UEFA’s financial requirements.