In a €15.6 million deal sealed in August 2024, Chelsea secured the signing of 19-year-old Argentinian center-back Aaron Anselmino from Boca Juniors. However, instead of immediately joining the London club, Anselmino was loaned back to Boca Juniors to gain valuable first-team experience.
Now, with injuries sidelining key defenders Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile, Chelsea have decided to recall Anselmino to bolster their defensive options. Despite this, there’s a setback for Blues fans—the young defender is still recovering from a hamstring injury that has already kept him out of action for five matches.
During his loan spell at Boca, Anselmino demonstrated his potential, contributing three assists in 13 games and earning praise for his performances.
The big question remains: Can this promising talent step up and play a pivotal role in Chelsea’s quest for a top-four Premier League finish?