Jamie Gittens shares what Cole Palmer said to convince him to join Chelsea | OneFootball

Summer signing Jamie Gittens has shared what Cole Palmer said to him in a conversation the pair had before he joined Chelsea.

Gittens is one of three attacking signings so far this window, and he joined the Blues from Borussia Dortmund in a deal worth an initial £48.5m.

The 21-year-old made his debut against Bayer Leverkusen on Friday night, and looked impressive with his pace, directness and one on one ability.

Gittens reveals what Palmer told him before he joined Chelsea

Gittens will be hoping to make himself first choice on the left wing for Chelsea this season, but there’s fierce competition for places.

The Blues are working on deals for Xavi Simons and Alejandro Garnacho, and the Manchester United winger would be direct competition for Gittens were he to join the club.

Gittens joined Chelsea from Borussia Dortmund this summer. (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC)

Gittens has spoken about the competition at Chelsea, and the Blues reportedly want eight or nine attacking options in the squad to rotate between next season.

Like a number of Chelsea’s signings Gittens started off at the Manchester City academy, and knows Palmer and Romeo Lavia well.

Speaking after the Leverkusen game Gittens revealed what Palmer told him in a conversation the pair had before he signed.

“He said come to Chelsea, that’s all he said,” he told Channel Five Sport.

Chelsea working on Garnacho deal

Gittens is currently the only out and out left winger at the club, and the Blues have identified Garnacho as a player they want to add to the squad.

Chelsea are said to have agreed personal terms with Garnacho, and the deal is believed to be all done on the player side.

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The Blues now need to reach an agreement with United, who are said to want £50m for the 21-year-old Argentina international.

Chelsea reportedly don’t want to pay more than £30m, and it will be interesting to see what agreement the clubs end up coming to.