Chelsea are ‘on a mission’ to sign promising Boca Juniors centre-back Aaron Anselmino this summer as they are in active talks with the Argentinian club, Fabrizio Romano has reported.
The Blues eye Anselmino as a signing for the future – the 19-year-old is highly valued among young centre-backs in the market, and Romano suggests other clubs could still enter the race for him, including Manchester United.
According to reports in Argentina, the Red Devils were willing to trigger Anselmino’s release clause in March, while the likes of AC Milan and Real Madrid were previously linked with the starlet.
After signing a new contract this year, Anselmino saw his release clause reportedly increased slightly to £20m. According to Romano, Chelsea are currently working on a deal below his release clause.
After spending £1bn on new signings in Todd Boehly’s era, the Blues show no signs of stopping this summer as they target another promising youngster to add to their ranks.
Chelsea Working on Anselmino Deal
A signing for the future
Romano, writing in his Daily Briefing, suggests that Chelsea are currently working on the Anselmino deal:
“In defence, Chelsea remain on a mission to sign Aaron Anselmino. Chelsea keep working on that, they are in active talks with Boca Juniors.
“Despite Manchester United also being linked, for now we will have to wait and see if other clubs will enter the race. For now, talks are with Chelsea and they are trying to find a solution under the value of the release clause.
“Many people talk very highly of his potential, but of course he’s still very young, so it would be another signing for the future for Chelsea.”
Anselmino, who joined Boca’s academy aged just 12, broke into the first team last year and has made 10 senior appearances so far, scoring one goal.
He received praise from Boca president Juan Roman Riquelme, who singled out his work ethic and desire to learn.
The 19-year-old, who has been described as a ‘special’ talent by analyst Ben Mattinson, could become the second centre-back to join Chelsea this summer – last month, the Blues confirmed the signing of free agent Tosin Adarabioyo on a four-year deal.
| Aaron Anselmino’s Boca Juniors Career Stats | |
| Games | 10 |
| Goals | 1 |
| Yellow cards | 4 |
| Minutes played | 597 |
| Senior debut | 2023 June 11 |
