"Fatal misjudgement": internal Dortmund criticism after Anselmino exit | OneFootball

After Aaron Anselmino’s early return to FC Chelsea, there is reportedly discontent at Borussia Dortmund over a controversial contract clause. Internally, it is said to be referred to as a “fatal misjudgment” – with possible consequences.

The early return of Aáron Anselmino to FC Chelsea is apparently causing internal discussions at Borussia Dortmund. According to Sport Bild, BVB is especially critical of the contractually agreed recall clause, which allowed Chelsea to terminate the loan of the central defender prematurely. Within the club, this arrangement is considered a “fatal misjudgment.”

The focus of the criticism, according to Sport Bild, is negotiation expert Simon Rödder. He was only appointed last summer by managing director Lars Ricken. Rödder conducted the talks with Chelsea on-site in London, but was unable to prevent the clause that has now been exercised.

Chelsea’s activation of the clause apparently caught Dortmund off guard and complicated the search for an adequate replacement. Anselmino made ten appearances for BVB across all competitions, most recently coming on as a substitute in the 3-0 away win at Union Berlin.

Lesson from the Anselmino Departure: BVB Pays the Price for a Contract Clause

The original plan was for the Argentine to stay in Dortmund until the end of the season. The club confirmed his departure with the words: “Borussia Dortmund deeply regrets the short-notice departure of Aaron Anselmino and thanks him for his efforts in recent months.” The defender was reportedly visibly emotional when saying goodbye to the team.

According to the sports newspaper, the Anselmino case fits into a bigger picture. At BVB, too many decision-makers are said to be involved in transfers – from the scouting department to sporting director Sebastian Kehl and sporting chief Lars Ricken, to advisors and negotiation experts. This structure is said to have already complicated or prevented other deals.

It remains unclear what lies ahead for Anselmino in London. Industry insiders speculate that Chelsea’s actions may also have strategic reasons. For BVB, the main realization is that a contractual detail has had greater sporting and organizational consequences.

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