Clause revealed: Could Dortmund lose a key player this winter? | OneFootball

After impressive performances in a BVB jersey, Aaron Anselmino is surprisingly at risk of leaving again as early as this winter. A recall clause in the loan contract with Chelsea is causing unrest in Dortmund.

Borussia Dortmund could unexpectedly lose one of its strongest summer signings during the winter transfer window. As reported by Sky Sport, Aaron Anselmino is at risk of an early return to Chelsea FC due to a previously undisclosed clause in his loan contract.

According to the report, the Premier League club has a recall option for January. This was triggered because Anselmino did not reach a previously agreed minimum number of minutes played for BVB in the first half of the season. Had the 20-year-old center-back reached this number of minutes, the option would have automatically expired.

Particularly bitter from Dortmund’s perspective: According to Sky, Anselmino could have reached the required quota with appearances in the last two Bundesliga matches before the winter break. But the Argentine missed both the match against SC Freiburg (1:1) and against Borussia Mönchengladbach (2:0) due to a thigh injury. The result: Chelsea can now freely decide whether to recall the defender.

Recall clause causes unrest: Will BVB lose Anselmino as early as winter?

Just a few weeks ago, BVB coach Niko Kovac assessed the situation calmly and explained: “Everything has been clarified with Chelsea. He is our player and I also expect him to stay until the end of the season.” However, according to the new information from Sky, this prognosis now comes with a question mark.

Currently, BVB still assumes that Chelsea will not exercise the winter option. But according to the report, the London club holds the upper hand and could react at any time in January—such as in the event of personnel shortages in their own squad.

Sportingly, his departure would be a bitter loss. Anselmino impressed in his appearances in the black and yellow jersey and, despite a temporary muscle injury, collected 564 minutes of play in ten competitive matches. Regardless of the winter decision, one thing is certain: BVB does not have a purchase option, and Chelsea is planning long-term with the defensive talent. At the latest, Anselmino will return to England in the summer—but possibly much earlier.

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