Chelsea star agrees to join Borussia Dortmund on loan - with option to buy HIGHER than his £40m release clause
Chelsea star agrees to join Borussia Dortmund on loan - with option to buy HIGHER than his £40m release clause
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Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka has agreed to join Borussia Dortmund on loan. The 21-year-old was due to fly from Biggin Hill to Paderborn, Germany, on Sunday ahead of his medical on Monday. The deal will include a buy option higher than his £40m release clause while Dortmund will also cover his salary and pay a loan fee. Porto had hoped to beat the Bundesliga giants to Chukwuemeka, as Manchester City continue to push for their midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Chelsea had wanted him to go to Strasbourg on loan initially to continue his development with Liam Rosenior. However, the former Aston Villa midfielder wanted to play in a stronger league. Everton, West Ham and Juventus had also shown interest. Borussia Dortmund are set to sign forgotten Chelsea star Carney Chukwuemeka on loan. The 21-year-old has not made a single Premier League appearances for the Blues this season.