Chelsea have rejected a request from Borussia Dortmund to try and agree a deal for Aaron Anselmino according to Fabrizio Romano.
The Blues signed Anselmino from Boca Juniors in the summer of 2024, and he made his debut at the Club World Cup.
The decision was taken to send the 20-year-old on loan to Dortmund for the season, and it seems to be paying off.
Fabrizio Romano provides Aaron Anselmino update
Anselmino has impressed Dortmund boss Niko Kovac with a series of impressive performances, and scored his first goal against Bayer Leverkusen.
Chelsea are believed to have a recall option on Anselmino in January, but barring any injuries it’s hard to see them activating that next month.
Aaron Anselmino signs for Borussia Dortmund on loan.
Anselmino has put in some impressive performances for Dortmund.
Dortmund are believed to be keen on signing Anselmino on a permanent basis, and Romano has now provided an update on the Argentine’s future.
“Chelsea have denied a request from Dortmund to agree a deal for Anselmino,” he told his YouTube channel.
“Chelsea are very happy with his progress and are not deciding his future yet.”
Anselmino has made nine appearances in all competitions for Dortmund, but would have featured more if it wasn’t for a hamstring injury.
If he keeps impressing over the remainder of the season, he could well find himself as part of Chelsea’s first team squad next season.
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Enzo Maresca on the touchline against Newcastle.
A flag flies at Stamford Bridge.
Enzo Maresca arrives at Stamford Bridge.
Enzo Maresca publicly stated he wanted a centre back to replace Levi Colwill when he suffered an ACL injury, but he wasn’t give one.
It’s been reported the Blues could sign a centre back next summer depending on how Colwill returns from his injury, but it feels like the position has become less of a priority.