Chelsea had been actively seeking to strengthen their squad, particularly in the forward position, following the completion of a £30m deal for striker Liam Delap. Despite the intense negotiations, a deal could not be reached as Dortmund valued Gittens too highly. Kehl explained that the talks were respectful and that the club is happy to have Gittens as part of their team for the Club World Cup.

There was ongoing communication between the two clubs, with Chelsea re-establishing contact with Dortmund just yesterday. Kehl emphasized the respectful nature of the dialogue and expressed his appreciation for Chelsea's interest in Gittens. He also acknowledged that the door remains open for future discussions.

With Gittens now named in Dortmund's squad for the Club World Cup, Chelsea may re-examine their options for signing him once the transfer window reopens on June 16th. Kehl understands that there may be future offers and remains open to discussing the possibility of Gittens joining Chelsea in the future.

Ultimately, Kehl believes that the talks with Chelsea were a positive experience, and he is looking forward to seeing how things develop in the future.