Borussia Dortmund have confirmed that United States midfielder Christian Pulisic will join Chelsea next season.
Dortmund said the €64 million(Over R1 Billion) transfer is effective immediately, but the 20-year-old Pulisic will be loaned back to the German club for the rest of this season.
The 20-year-old, who moved to Germany as a teenager and has made more than 80 appearances for Dortmund, admitted in November that he hoped to play in the Premier League having refused to sign an extension to his existing contract.
“It was always Christian’s dream to play in the Premier League,” said BVB sporting director Michael Zorc. “That certainly has to do with his American background, and as a result we were unable to extend his contract. Against this background, we have decided to accept an extremely lucrative bid by Chelsea, given the low contract maturity.
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BREAKING: Chelsea Complete €64m Signing Of Christian Pulisic From Borussia Dortmund https://t.co/aZvEsiVPvJ pic.twitter.com/upgEucqDFC
— Noble Igwe (@Nobsdaslushhkid) January 2, 2019
Chelsea sign Christian Pulisic from Borussia Dortmund, but he remains there on loan until the end of the season🤝
This now makes a grand total of 41 Chelsea players out on loan😳#CFC pic.twitter.com/EYgLDfIm0Z
— Footy Fans (@ukBettingNews) January 2, 2019
“Christian Pulisic is a character perfect player. I am sure that in the coming months he will do everything in his power to bring his high quality to the team and to achieve his sporting goals with his team-mates at Borussia Dortmund.”
OFFICIAL: Chelsea have signed Christian Pulisic from Borussia Dortmund for €64m, loaning him back to Borussia Dortmund for the rest of the season. pic.twitter.com/WHX9nDvUc3
— Transfer News (@EPLBible) January 2, 2019
Encase anyone hasn't seen Chelsea FC have just signed Christian Pulisic from "Borussia Dortmund" for a FEE OF £58 MILLION .@ChelseaFC .@BVB #januarytransferwindow #Pulisic
— TipsterFreddie (@TipsByFreddie) January 2, 2019
The Pulisic signing. pic.twitter.com/NHkkgGAMSQ
— Omo Olokanle (@HakeemD26) January 2, 2019
Speaking to Chelsea’s website, Pulisic added: “In the summer I move on to Chelsea and to a new competition, the English Premier League. It’s a privilege to have signed for such a legendary club and I look forward to working hard towards being a contributor to their team of world class players.”