Transfer confirmed: Chukwuemeka makes permanent return to BVB | OneFootball

Carney Chukwuemeka returns to BVB permanently after his loan and signs a contract until 2030. The 21-year-old is expected to strengthen Dortmund's attacking midfield with creativity and pace.

Borussia Dortmund has permanently signed Carney Chukwuemeka after his loan in the second half of last season. The midfielder comes from FC Chelsea and signs a contract with BVB until June 30, 2030. According to media reports, the transfer fee for the 21-year-old is around 20 to 25 million euros, plus a resale participation clause embedded in the contract, which is said to have facilitated the deal with Chelsea.

"It was important for us to add quality and creativity to the attacking midfield. We are delighted that we could secure such a great talent like Carney for the long term and can now work together on his development," says BVB managing director Lars Ricken.

Chukwuemeka played 17 competitive matches for Dortmund in the second half of the season but often only had short appearances due to injury problems. Sporting director Sebastian Kehl emphasizes: "Carney has enormous potential, which he already showed with us in the second half of the season. He can make the difference by finding solutions in tight spaces and gives us an additional footballing element in midfield that is very beneficial to us."

BVB secures Chukwuemeka long-term until 2030

The young Englishman himself is highly motivated: "I have gotten to know this club, the coach, my teammates, and the fans over the past months and I am just happy that Borussia Dortmund is now my new football home. I will give everything to help us achieve our goals as a team."

Chukwuemeka will continue to wear the number 17 jersey at BVB. The midfielder moved from Aston Villa to Chelsea in 2023 but was unable to establish himself permanently in London. Under coach Enzo Maresca, he no longer had any prospects, which is why the return to Dortmund made sense for both sides.

Coach Niko Kovac now wants to lead Carney Chukwuemeka to maximum fitness and integrate him into the starting eleven as soon as possible. With the transfer, BVB is not only responding to its strained personnel situation but also focusing on the long-term development of a young talent who could play a key role in the future with his creativity.

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