Chelsea are set to recall Argentine wonderkid Aaron Anselmino from Boca Juniors loan as he will join the Blues' squad in January.
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Chelsea set to recall Anselmino from Boca loanSigned the defender last summerWill travel to London later this weekFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Anselmino was being touted as a potential superstar after his maiden season as a senior professional at Boca Juniors. His performance in the 2023-24 campaign grabbed the attention of Chelsea recruiters, who wasted no time in sealing a transfer for the young defender for just £17 million ($22m) in the summer. The player, who has committed to move to Stamford Bridge on a seven-year deal, immediately returned to the Argentine club on loan at least until January 2025.
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Per , the Blues have now decided to recall the 19-year-old from his loan spell after just six months. Anselmino is expected to travel to London by the end of this week and join Enzo Maresca's squad at Cobham.
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Anselmino played in 18 matches for Argentine giants Boca in the last six months, including 12 league appearances, where he scored two goals and provided three assists.
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Maresca's side, who suffered a shock 2-0 defeat at the hands of Ipswich Town in their final game of 2024, will be back in action on Saturday as they take on Crystal Palace in the Premier League.






