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Chelsea set to complete £17m deal for Boca Juniors wonderkid Aaron Anselmino and will be sent straight out on loan

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According to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5595918/2024/06/27/aaron-anselmino-chelsea-transfer/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>, negotiations between Chelsea and Boca Juniors are progressing well, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/chelsea-bid-boca-juniors-wonderkid-aaron-anselmino-release-clause/blt98bf715fdb710b9a" target="_blank">with both clubs moving toward a final agreement.</a> Although a deal has not yet been officially concluded, the discussions have reached an advanced stage, and personal terms are reportedly not expected to pose any significant hurdles. The Brazilian is <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/chelsea-boca-juniors-defender-aaron-anselmino-enzo-maresca-reshape-squad-stamford-bridge/blt5d756175dcf54e27" target="_blank">set to sign a six-year contract </a>that will tie him to Chelsea until 2030.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Strasbourg, who have been integrated into Chelsea’s multi-club ownership model, serve as an essential platform for developing young talent. Players like Angelo Gabriel and Andrey Santos have benefited from loan spells at the French club, gaining valuable experience and honing their skills. Anselmino is expected to follow in their footsteps as he will also be loaned to the side to facilitate his transition into European football, providing him with the competitive match experience needed to thrive at Chelsea in the future.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Chelsea's interest in Anselmino is part of a larger trend within the club's recruitment strategy, which focuses on acquiring top-tier talent from South America. Earlier this month, Chelsea confirmed the €57m (£48m/$61m) signing of <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/estevao-willian-wonderkid-messinho-chased-europes-elite-dreaming-barcelona/blt84a1a721a6499d05" target="_blank">Palmeiras winger Willian Estevao</a>. The 17-year-old Brazilian will join the squad next summer once he turns 18, further underscoring Chelsea's commitment to investing in young prospects.

DID YOU KNOW?

By targeting young, versatile talents and integrating them into their multi-club model, Chelsea aims to develop a pipeline of future stars. As Anselmino prepares for a loan spell at Strasbourg after leaving Brazil, it will be regarded as a stepping stone in European football for the 19-year-old centre-back.

WHAT NEXT?

Chelsea set to complete £17m deal for Boca Juniors wonderkid Aaron Anselmino and will be sent straight out on loan | Goal.com US

Chelsea are reportedly set to complete a £17 million ($22m) deal for Aaron Anselmino and the Boca Juniors wonderkid will be sent straight out on loan.