The case of Aron Anselmino It became one of the topics of the transfer market in Europe. The Argentine defender was picked up late last Sunday by the Chelseawho cut his assignment in Borussia Dortmund unexpectedly, generating anger in the German club’s board and also surprise in the footballer himself. However, the topic is taking an unexpected turn: The English could loan him out again without using him after all the tension that the decision generated.
This is because the directive of the Blues is faced with a labyrinth of decisions as the winter market closes near. The London club studies alternatives and seeks to advance the possible return of Mamadou Sarrat the moment on loan to Racing Strasbourg in the French Ligue 1with the aim of strengthening its defense.
According to the French media RMC Sport, the authorities of the Chelsea contemplate repatriate to Sarrcentral defender of the Senegal national team and captain of Strasbourgunder a contractual clause with the Londoners until 2026. Even Liam Rosenior, The coach of the English club, on previous occasions, showed his appreciation for the performance of the footballer from 20 yearswho adds 14 games in Ligue 1 this season.
However, this movement depends on the Strasbourg receives a relief of guarantees. The person designated for that task would be Aaron Anselminowho recently He returned to Chelsea after finishing his loan with Borussia Dortmund. The early return of the Argentine took by surprise to the board of directors of the German club and regretted the departure of the defender, who couldn’t hold back the tears during his farewell.
Days ago, the German newspaper Bild He assured that Borussia Dortmund are “irritated” by Chelsea’s “unusual decision.” “There is a feeling of shock at Borussia Dortmund, with the managers furious with their Chelsea counterparts,” said journalists Jörg Weiler and Yannick Hüber in that medium.
The motivation behind that decision would seem to be exposed now: Chelsea’s strategy could be send Anselmino to Strasbourg as part of the exchange. “Chelsea is considering recovering Mamadou Sarr (currently on loan at Strasbourg) and transferring Aaron Anselmino to the Alsatian club. However, the operation appears complex,” they detailed on the French portal. RMC Sport.
In parallel, the English club maintains open negotiations with the Rennes by Jeremy Jacquetalthough it did not achieve concrete progress. According to the French media, the discussions between the two clubs focus on player rating. Chelsea proposes buy him now and leave him on loan in Rennes until Junebut the agreement remains unrealized.
The relationship between Chelsea and Strasbourg is much more than a simple operation between clubs. Since 2023, the French team belongs to the same consortium that owns the Londoners, BlueCoheaded by Todd Boehly y Clearlake Capitalwho acquired Chelsea in 2022.
In mid-2025, Chelsea completed the purchase of Mamadou Sarr with its sights set on Club World Cupwhere the English club ended up becoming champion. The 20-year-old central defender arrived from Strasbourg Racing Club for a figure close to 20 million dollars with a contract until 2033. However, he played little in England and returned to the Alsace region.
At the moment, Mamadou Sarr’s fate remains in suspense a few days from the limit in the transfer market. Chelsea are unable to repatriate the Senegalese centre-back as long as Strasbourg fail to add a reliable replacement for their defence.
Anselmino, born from Boca Juniorswas acquired by Chelsea in August 2024 and, although they initially left him on loan in the Xeneizedecided to quickly add him for the 2025 season. After having few minutes in the first part of the season with the BluesAnselmino left on loan to Dortmund. He was going to stay at the German entity until mid-2026, but they decided to reschedule him before: “On Sunday night, the Premier League club activated a clause that puts an early end to the defender’s loan, which was initially scheduled until June 30, 2026,” was the statement from Borussia.
