Transfer News: Chelsea Confirm Aaron Anselmino Transfer From Boca Juniors

Anselmino, who made 10 appearances for Boca in all competitions last season, has signed a seven-year deal but will return to Argentina on loan for the 2024-25 campaign

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Updated on: 9 August 2024 5:06 am

Aaron Anselmino has joined Chelsea from Boca Juniors

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of 19-year-old defender Aaron Anselmino from Boca Juniors for a reported £15.6m transfer fee. (More Football News)

Anselmino, who made 10 appearances for Boca in all competitions last season, has signed a seven-year deal but will return to Argentina on loan for the 2024-25 campaign.

The central defender scored once in a Copa Sudamericana triumph over Trinidense in April, but struggled for much of the year with injury.

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Anselmino becomes Chelsea's fourth teenage signing of the transfer window following the arrivals of Marc Guiu (18), Caleb Wiley (19) and Omari Kellyman (19).

Chelsea is pleased to announce the signing of defender Aaron Anselmino, who will spend the 2024/25 campaign on loan at Boca Juniors. pic.twitter.com/HRWm8xVt9O
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 8, 2024

Enzo Maresca has now welcomed eight new faces through the doors of Stamford Bridge, with Atletico Madrid's Samu Omorodion also linked with a move to the Blues.

Chelsea conclude their pre-season preparations this weekend in SW6 against Inter before taking on Manchester City in their opening game of the Premier League season.