Jamie Gittens, the 17-year-old English winger, has emerged as Borussia Dortmund’s latest teenage sensation. Having honed his skills in the academies of Reading and Manchester City, Gittens joined Dortmund in 2022.
Since then, he has cemented his place in the first team, dazzling fans and scouts alike with his fearless style and knack for delivering in big moments.
In the current Champions League campaign, Gittens has already scored four goals in five matches, showcasing his flair, pace, and composure on the grand stage.
His standout performances have sparked comparisons to Jadon Sancho, who also used Dortmund as a springboard to international fame before returning to the Premier League.
According to reports from Sky Germany, several Premier League heavyweights, including Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham, are closely monitoring Gittens. The young winger’s rapid rise has caught their attention, with many viewing him as a future superstar.
While Gittens’ agent, Emeka Obasi, also represented Jadon Sancho, the teenager seems content in Germany for now. Dortmund, known for nurturing young talents before lucrative transfers, will likely demand a hefty fee to part with their prodigy.
Early estimates suggest that any deal for Gittens could command a fee as high as €100 million (£83 million).
Dortmund has a history of cultivating young stars and then cashing in on their market value. From Ousmane Dembélé to Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham, the club has a proven track record of turning raw potential into gold.
Gittens could very well follow this path, but for now, the club seems determined to retain him as a vital piece of their attacking puzzle.
Former Liverpool striker Karl-Heinz Riedle is among those singing Gittens’ praises.
“Jamie is still not 100 percent what we expect from a world-class player — but he has all the talent to become one of those,” Riedle said.
“He can become the next Sancho, Erling Haaland, or Bellingham. He is very quick, very good in one-on-one situations, and has the ability to finish as well. He has the full package and is working hard to improve.”
Though Gittens has expressed no immediate desire to leave Dortmund, Premier League clubs are unlikely to ease their pursuit.
His ability to blend skill and maturity at such a young age ensures he will remain a hot commodity in the transfer market.
As Gittens continues to shine in Germany, the summer transfer window could become a tug-of-war among England’s top clubs. For now, however, Borussia Dortmund and their fans will savor watching another star in the making.