Jamal Musiala has announced himself on the international stage at Euro 2024 with Germany, with Chelsea left to rue their error of letting him leave for Bayern Munich in 2019

Chelsea will be rueing their decision to let Euro 2024 sensation Jamal Musiala slip through their fingers and join Bayern Munich for a mere pittance.

Musiala, now 21, was a part of TSV Lehnerz, Southampton and Chelsea during his formative years, before a reshuffle at Stamford Bridge saw the attacking midfielder make a move to Munich for a paltry PS170,000 in July 2019. Although it's reported that the Blues will pocket a 20% sell-on clause for Musiala, it's a drop in the ocean compared to the player's estimated PS100million value (as per transfermarkt) should he exit the Allianz Arena anytime soon.

Despite being surrounded by a wealth of talent in Munich's midfield - including Leon Goretzka and Thomas Muller - Musiala set the Bundesliga on fire in the 2023/24 season - netting 12 goals and providing eight assists for his club across all competitions. His impressive form appears to have spilled over into this summer's tournament as well.

The young star found the back of the net in Germany's 5-1 thrashing of Scotland in their opening match of the competition, and added another goal to his tally in his country's 2-0 win over Hungary on Wednesday. While Chelsea might be smarting at the sight of their former prospect flourishing and taking the tournament by storm, reports suggest they didn't actually want to let him go in the first place.

Kevin De Bruyne signed for them at 20-years-old, joining from Genk in 2012 for around PS7m and teaming up with Belgian compatriots Romelu Lukaku and Thibaut Courtois. He spent his first season away from Stamford Bridge on loan at Werder Bremen to further develop as a player.

Musiala is setting the Euros alight with Germany ( Image:

During his tenure with City, the stalwart has won six Premier League titles, two FA Cups, five League Cups, an FA Community Shield and a coveted Champions League trophy - and shows no signs of slowing down. Musiala was also tasked with the tricky choice of which country to represent in global football. Given his multinational heritage - a German-Polish mother and a Nigerian-British father - this was no small feat.

Speaking to German programme Sportschau, he confessed: "I have a heart for Germany and a heart for England, both hearts will continue to beat - I've thought a lot about this question. In the end, I listened to my feelings saying it's the right decision to play for Germany.

"But it wasn't an easy decision for me. I had a very good and honest discussion with [former Germany head coach] Joachim Low. He showed me a clear route into the national team. Mr Low had clearly worked out and analysed my strengths and weaknesses. He also sees my future in my strongest position of attacking midfield and appreciates my qualities there."