Chukwuemeka spent the second half of the last season on loan with Borussia Dortmund. The team's leaders have expressed their desire to extend Chukwuemeka's stay, but so far, no agreement has been reached with Chelsea. This has led to speculation about Chukwuemeka's future at the club.

Chukwuemeka has now begun to accept that his time at Stamford Bridge may be coming to an end. His next steps will likely depend on the outcome of negotiations between Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund.