: The clubs recently hit a stalemate regarding Carney Chukwuemeka , with Chelsea preferring a permanent sale while Dortmund sought a loan.
: Borussia Dortmund officially secured Champions League qualification for the 2026-27 season following a dominant 4-0 win over Freiburg on April 26. Chelsea - Borussia Dortmund
: On the same day, Chelsea defeated Leeds United 1-0 to secure a spot in the 2026 FA Cup final against Manchester City. Recent History & Transfers : The clubs recently hit a stalemate regarding
: Chelsea is reportedly in close contact with agent Jorge Mendes to sign Borussia Dortmund's star forward Karim Adeyemi for a fee around €70m. Chelsea - Borussia Dortmund
: Chelsea completed the £48m signing of winger Jamie Gittens from Dortmund in July 2025.