With each passing minute, Chelsea are getting closer to the signing of Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund.
Though the Blues pushed hard for the signing of Gittens before the Club World Cup, they were unable to agree on a transfer fee with the German club.
However, Chelsea seem to have given in to Dortmund’s demands and seem ready to pay their asking price for the player.
While the arrival of Gittnes is certain to cause excitement among the fans, it also raises doubts about the future of Chelsea’s academy graduate, Tyrique George.
The Cobham graduate broke into the first-team squad under Enzo Maresca earlier this season and scored his first Premier League goal at a crucial time in the turnaround victory against Fulham.
News of a new winger coming in just days after finding the net at the Club World Cup could easily be frustrating for George. However, he seems not to be too concerned.
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What George said about Gittens potentially joining Chelsea
Instead of feeling insecure about potential arrivals at the club, the youngster is showing maturity and is eager to learn from his counterparts.
He told the Mail Online that he believes there would be competition for his place whether a new option is signed or not.
He said, “I’m not really focused on what’s going on elsewhere. When you’re at Chelsea, you just want to play. There’s always going to be competition, whether they do sign one (a left winger) or not.
“I’m always ready to learn from them. I learn from all the forward players.”
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