Chelsea rejects loan requests for winger Jamie Gittens

Chelsea has shut the door on AS Roma’s attempt to take Jamie Bynoe-Gittens on loan this summer, making it clear the 21-year-old winger remains a core part of the club’s plans heading into the 2026/27 season under Xabi Alonso.

The rejection came on August 22 and wasn’t a surprise given the investment Chelsea made to bring Gittens to Stamford Bridge.

A rough debut, but Chelsea isn’t flinching

Gittens arrived from Borussia Dortmund in July 2025 for a fee reported between £48.5m and £55m, with add-ons potentially pushing the total higher. Chelsea locked him into a contract running to June 2032.

Gittens’ 2025/26 campaign was disrupted by hamstring and muscular injuries that kept him on the sidelines for significant stretches. Roma submitted a formal loan request, and Chelsea’s response was unambiguous: not open to a loan. The club isn’t considering a permanent sale either.

Fenerbahce rumors shot down too

In mid-August, reports emerged linking Gittens with a move to Fenerbahce. The Turkish club went out of its way to officially deny the rumors.

Born on August 8, 2004, Gittens is still just 21. He earned his reputation at Dortmund, where he showed the kind of explosive wing play, direct dribbling, and pace that made him one of the most coveted young attackers in Europe.

The Alonso factor

Xabi Alonso took charge at Chelsea and has reportedly made it clear that the winger fits his vision for the squad. Gittens himself has expressed enthusiasm about working under the Spanish coach, who built his managerial reputation at Bayer Leverkusen by developing young talent within structured tactical systems.

Gittens has returned to pre-season training fully fit for the upcoming 2026/27 campaign.

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