Strasbourg now favourites for Anselmino loan
RC Strasbourg are now described as the clear favourites to sign Aaron Anselmino on loan from Chelsea, with talks progressing on the BlueCo pathway.
The key point is that Chelsea’s plan looks settled: there is said to be no route back to Borussia Dortmund after the short loan spell, and Strasbourg are viewed as the most likely destination despite interest elsewhere.
Why a Dortmund return is off the table
The reporting frames the Dortmund option as effectively closed, with Chelsea unhappy at the tone of public comments around Dortmund wanting to buy the player. Chelsea see Anselmino as a long-term asset – a “future Chelsea player” – and want the next loan step fully aligned with their development plan.
There was also said to be a proposal from another Premier League club, but Strasbourg remain in pole position.
Who is Anselmino and what Chelsea want next
Anselmino is a 20-year-old Argentine centre-back who has already had a high-intensity European introduction. During his Dortmund spell, he reached 10 appearances across competitions and scored once, before Chelsea activated a recall clause.
The logic of Strasbourg is simple: a controlled environment inside the BlueCo network, with minutes and role clarity prioritised after the sudden loan interruption in Germany.
Agency angle – ML Sports Agency
Anselmino is represented by ML Sports Agency, founded by Diego Merino, who was apparently in London tonight to negotiate next steps for Anselmino.
The other domino – Mamadou Sarr could move in the next 48 hours
One more layer here is Mamadou Sarr. Separate reporting suggests he could go to Chelsea in the final 48 hours, which would directly affect how Chelsea structure their centre-back loans and squad depth decisions.
Sarr is represented by Classico Sports Management, with the agency widely listed as his representative.
