No option to buy, but could Aarón Anselmino stay longer at BVB? | OneFootball

Because Nico Schlotterbeck, Emre Can, and Niklas Süle, three established alternatives, were out due to injury and will continue to be unavailable, and Filippo Mane, who was sent off with a red card in the Bundesliga opener against FC St. Pauli (3:3), was suspended, Aarón Anselmino was thrown into the deep end just a few days after his loan from FC Chelsea. He delivered a convincing performance against 1. FC Union Berlin (3:0) aside from one shaky moment.

The 20-year-old Argentine is now expected to be part of coach Niko Kovac's starting lineup on Saturday against 1. FC Heidenheim, even though Mane would be available again, and will form a back three with Waldemar Anton and Ramy Bensebaini.

BVB Hopes for the Carney Chukwuemeka Model

Anselmino's signing was a short-term solution due to the shortage in the back line, but it wasn't a rash decision. BVB had already had their eye on the youngster before his move from Boca Juniors to England. When the opportunity for a loan arose, Borussia seized it—especially since the terms were favorable. According to "Sport Bild," the loan comes without a fee and only requires covering the rather modest salary of two million euros.

However, BVB did not receive a purchase option from Chelsea, meaning Anselmino's path will lead back to London next summer. Or perhaps not? According to "Sport Bild," if the defender continues to perform well, BVB would consider the Carney Chukwuemeka model. The English midfielder was initially too expensive for Borussia after his loan due to Chelsea's transfer fee demand of 35 million euros.

However, Chukwuemeka then positioned himself clearly with the Chelsea bosses, stating he only wanted to move to Dortmund. Ultimately, BVB secured him for around 20 million euros and would hope that Anselmino also wants to stay with Borussia. For now, the 1.86-meter-tall defender must confirm the promising impressions he has made so far.

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