Borussia Dortmund has now finally dissolved his long “transfer backlog” with a double strike.
football-Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund As expected, the Argentine U20 international Aaron Anselmino has signed and thus reacted to the significant personnel worries on the defensive. The 20-year-old comes from a loan from Chelsea for a year, the black and yellow announced on Wednesday.
On Sunday, the central defender could celebrate his debut in the home game against Union Berlin. “Due to the injuries to Emre Can, Nico Schlotterbeck and Niklas Süle, we were forced to readjust at the central defender position. Aaron Anselmino has already gained first division experience in his home country and has great potential,” said BVB managing director Lars Ricken.
“Very good solution”
Anselmino wanted to “quickly integrate it because we need it immediately,” emphasized sports director Sebastian Kehl: “He is a very good solution in our current situation.” The Argentinian Anselmino came from the Boca Juniors to Chelsea in 2024 for 16.5 million euros, who would like to do it again. He returned in the past second half of the season, but did not play a role in the Londoners because of a long injury break. According to media reports, BVB does not receive a purchase option.
Chukwuemeka firmly committed
The BVB now committed the creative player Carney Chukwuemeka, who had already been borrowed last season. The association announced the Chukwuemeka deal with a long-term contract until 2030 on Tuesday. “It feels great. It is a blessing that I now feel even more than part of the team through the final change,” said the midfielder, who had played the second half of the last season for BVB. “I can’t wait to help the team, the club and the fans to realize our dreams.”
The English -born Englishman costs BVB around 25 million euros according to media information. Chukwuemeka (21) had convinced as a loan last season in 17 competitive games (one goal) for BVB in the central midfield. He also played the club World Cup for Dortmund. The club management tried to return from the start.
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- News agencies SID, dpa
