The deal was reached on Sunday, but the official confirmation was awaited until Monday evening. Finally, Borussia Dortmund released a photo of Carney Chukwuemeka holding their jersey, confirming that the 21-year-old attacking midfielder will spend the rest of the season on loan from Chelsea.The Aston Villa academy graduate was not in Enzo Maresca’s plans, managing only five appearances since the start of the season—none in the Premier League. Given this, it was clear that he needed a move to a club where he could play more regularly and work toward regaining his status as an England international, which he had previously held in the youth categories.Carney Chukwuemeka Joins BVB! 👋Borussia Dortmund have secured 21-year-old midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka on loan from Chelsea until summer 2025, with an option to make the move permanent. ✍️ pic.twitter.com/LrwmiTtgcm— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) February 3, 2025 The agreement between the clubs does not include an obligation for Borussia Dortmund to buy Carney Chukwuemeka. However, if the German side is satisfied with his performances, they will have the option to sign him next summer for 48 million euros. This clause, previously negotiated, will become active in his contract, which runs until the summer of 2028.Borussia Dortmund’s new coach, Niko Kovac, faced a setback when Felix Nmecha suffered an injury in late January, prompting a swift search for a midfield replacement. Given Dortmund’s strong track record with young English talents like Jadon Sancho, Jude Bellingham, and Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, the arrival of Chukwuemeka has been met with optimism.Kovac arrives, has to decide on one transfer immediatelyThe 21-year-old midfielder is Dortmund’s second signing on the final day of the winter transfer window. Earlier, the club secured goalkeeper Diant Ramaj from Ajax for 5 million, though he was immediately loaned out to Copenhagen. This confirms that experienced shot-stopper Gregor Kobel will remain Dortmund’s No. 1, despite reports suggesting Chelsea had considered a massive 70 million bid for him.BUNDESLIGA – MATCHDAY 20FridayWerder – Mainz 1-0 (1-0)/Bittencourt 14/SaturdayBayern – Holstein Kiel 4-3 (2-0)/Musiala 19, Kane 45+2, 46, Gnabry 54 – Porath 62, Skryzubski 90+1, 90+3/Bochum – Freiburg 0-1 (0-1)/Sildilla 34/Heidenheim – Dortmund 1-2 (0-1)/Honsak 64 – Guirassy 33, Beier 63/St.Pauli – Augsburg 1-1 (1-0)/Banks 17 og – Komur 83/Stuttgart – M’ gladbach 1-2 (0-1)/Elvedi 49 (og) – Ngoumou 25, Kleindierst 82/Union Berlin – RB Leipzig 0-0SundayEintr. Frankfurt – Wolfsburg 1-1 (0-0)/Uzun 81 – Tuta 50/Leverkusen – Hoffenheim 3-1 (2-0)/Boniface 15, Frimpong 19, Schick 51 – Orban 62/
