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·4 February 2025
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·4 February 2025
According to reports, Chelsea didn't want to include a purchase option in the deal at first.
Reports then emerged of a €48 million purchase option, but Dortmund were eventually able to negotiate the fee down to €35 million, according to reports.
In return, however, they granted Chelsea a hefty sell-on fee, according to Sky Germany.
Should Dortmund decide to buy and later sell Chukwuemeka, Chelsea would cash in again, taking the total fee from €35 million to more than €40 million, the report claims.