Kovac has praised Chukwuemeka's quality and has mentioned that the team likes him. However, he also acknowledged that Chukwuemeka's parent club, Chelsea, will ultimately decide his future.

Kovac stated that Chukwuemeka will return to Chelsea first, and it is unclear what will happen after that. He also mentioned that Chelsea has a structured plan in place to benefit from Chukwuemeka's performances.

Chukwuemeka has scored one goal in ten competitive matches for Dortmund. His contract with Chelsea is set to expire in the summer of 2028.