After loan disaster in Strasbourg: what next for ex-BVB pro Anselmino? | OneFootball

“We’re continuing the preparations. Let’s go.” At the end of July, Aarón Anselmino (21) finally gave a sign of life on Instagram. The former Dortmund player has been through months from hell.

When Anselmino joined BVB on loan from Chelsea FC at the end of August 2025, probably only die-hard Blues supporters knew his name. With Emre Can (32), Nico Schlotterbeck (26), and Niklas Süle (30) sidelined, the Black and Yellows were in urgent need of reinforcements at center-back. Managing director Lars Ricken (50) said the young Argentine had “great potential.”

Injuries did slow Anselmino down. But whenever he was on the pitch, he justified his signing. By the end of January 2026, he had made ten appearances, scoring once and providing one assist. But he was gone almost as quickly as he had arrived. Chelsea FC activated a recall clause and ordered him back to London immediately. Due to injury, he fell well short of the 1,000-minute mark required at BVB, not even reaching 600 minutes on the pitch. Anselmino was in tears when he left Dortmund.

Back to Chelsea

But the English club had no plans for the center-back and sent him out on loan again. His destination was Racing Strasbourg. Both clubs belong to the BlueCo Group investment firm led by American businessman Todd Boehly (52).

However, the spell in Alsace turned into something of a disaster for the young Argentine. By the end of the season, he had been limited to just three substitute appearances, totaling only 15 minutes of playing time. A long-term thigh injury prevented any further appearances for Racing.

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Under contract until 2031, Anselmino is taking part in pre-season with the Blues ahead of the new campaign. The 21-year-old featured as a substitute in early August friendlies against Tottenham Hotspur (1:2) and Juventus Turin (0:1), among others.

With the transfer window still open, Chelsea are, according to recent reports from transfer experts, considering various options. It remains unclear whether Anselmino will stay in the star-studded squad or be sent out on loan again to get the much-needed game time.

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