Chelsea have plans for him – do BVB stand a chance with Aarón Anselmino? | OneFootball

A week after Waldemar Anton and Aaron Anselmino sustained muscle injuries during the 2-2 draw in the Champions League against FK Bodö/Glimt, there is still a glimmer of hope at Borussia Dortmund. However, it is likely that both central defenders will also miss the last game of the year, with BVB already set to host Borussia Mönchengladbach on Friday.

After the short winter break, the duo is expected to be available again—Anton for the long term, and Anselmino, who is on loan from Chelsea FC, at least until the summer. Since the Argentine, who was quickly set back by muscular problems after his arrival in Dortmund, has developed very well in recent weeks, BVB is fundamentally interested in a permanent signing. However, the chances in this regard appear to be rather slim.

BVB has almost written off a permanent signing internally

According to Sport Bild, there are fairly clear signals from Chelsea FC regarding Anselmino. The Blues are planning to include the 20-year-old defender, who was signed from Boca Juniors in the summer of 2024 for the equivalent of around 16 million euros and then loaned back to his home club in Buenos Aires for half a year, in their own squad next season.

At Chelsea, Anselmino only managed a single competitive appearance at the Club World Cup in the spring/summer, which gave BVB the opportunity to take him on loan. But that seems to be the extent of it. Chelsea was not willing to link the loan with a purchase option and wants to rely on the defensive talent themselves in the future.

Dortmund is aware of this and, according to Sport Bild, has practically already written off a permanent signing of Anselmino. However, Borussia will likely leave no stone unturned and will be ready should an opportunity arise after all.

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