
Christian
Pulisic says he is excited by the challenge of playing for Chelsea in the
Premier League, but will give his all for Borussia Dortmund before he leaves
in the summer.
The USA international joined Chelsea in a £57.6m move on Wednesday but was
immediately loaned back to the Bundesliga leaders until the end of the
season.
Pulisic will now aim to bow out in style by trying to secure some silverware
with Dortmund, who are six points clear of Bayern Munich at the top of the
German league table during the winter break.
"It's good now that it's out and people know about my future but I'm really
excited I have the chance to be here for the rest of the season," the
20-year-old said at Dortmund's training camp in Marbella.
"The only thing I can say is I hope people understand my decision and I also
hope they understand that I am here 100 per cent and very focused to finish
out the season with Dortmund. I am really excited.
"It's a really good time for me and I have had an amazing five years in
Germany. It's been incredible and I am so thankful for that.
"It's been a dream of mine [to play in the Premier League] and I am really
excited for this move and I feel like it was just the right time for me."
Pulisic becomes the second most expensive outfield player in Chelsea's
history, after striker Alvaro Morata.