Carney Chukwuemeka on return to BVB: “I can’t wait” | OneFootball

"What takes long, will finally be good" is a well-known saying. Carney Chukwuemeka now knows it best from his own experience. Early on, the 21-year-old midfielder had spoken out in favor of staying in Dortmund. But the negotiations with FC Chelsea dragged on for a long time.

"It feels great," Chukwuemeka says in a club interview about his move to BVB. At Borussia, he signed a contract until 2030. "It's a blessing that I now feel even more part of the team through the final transfer." The England-born Austrian is bursting with energy: "I can hardly wait to help the team, the club, and the fans achieve our dreams."

The Black and Yellows transferred 20 million euros to London for Chukwuemeka. The box-to-box player can take on various roles in midfield. But the youngster's goals are initially personal. He wants to "simply be the best version" of himself, emphasizes the 23-time junior national player. "I want to play every game with all my heart," he adds.

Loan convinced BVB management

Last season, he spent the second half of the season on loan from FC Chelsea to BVB. He played in 17 games, scoring one goal. But in the end, he only played 383 minutes. Chukwuemeka never played the full 90 minutes on the pitch. Muscular and knee problems plagued him.

However, the Westphalia management, including sports director Sebastian Kehl (45) and head coach Niko Kovač (53), have high hopes for the new signing from Stamford Bridge. "The environment, the players, the culture - all these things played a big role," Chukwuemeka explains his return. "And of course, the time I spent here in the second half of last season also helped a lot. I enjoyed my time here." The 21-year-old shows his enthusiasm: "So yes, I'm very happy."

On Sunday (August 31, 5:30 pm), Borussia Dortmund will play their first home game of the new Bundesliga season. The guest is 1. FC Union Berlin. Chukwuemeka will likely get a spot in the squad. The midfielder is ready for more: "I hope I get playing time again soon." 🙏

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