Borussia Monchengladbach have not given up hope of retaining the services of Chelsea loanee Andreas Christensen.
"This chance is still there because Andreas feels incredibly well at Gladbach," sporting director Max Eberl said.
Christensen, 21, is set to return to Chelsea following two years and 81 competitive appearances with seven goals in all competitions for Bundesliga side Monchengladbach.
However, the German club have not given up all hope that the Denmark defender could return to the Borussia Park for another loan next season should he fail to impress Chelsea boss Antonio Conte in preseason.
Speaking to reporters following Gladbach's 1-1 draw at Wolfsburg, sporting director Max Eberl said: "We will lose him, because he has to return.