Chelsea recall £15.6m summer signing to add further depth to Enzo Maresca's squad amid flailing Premier League title push

Chelsea signed Anselmino in the summer of 2024 from Boca Juniors and nailed him down to a long-term deal at Stamford Bridge before sending the 19-year-old back to Argentina on a one-year loan deal. However, the Blues have now called the Argentine defender back to west London halfway through the deal.

During his loan at Boca Juniors, Anselmino made a total of 18 appearances in all competitions and helped the Argentine giants boast the fourth-best defence in Liga Profesional's second phase of league play. Club president Juan Roman Riquelme tipped Anselmino to become 'one of the best defenders in football'.

It has been reported Anselmino will join Chelsea training before deciding on his next steps, with another loan spell away from the club a possibility. The 19-year-old also revealed he talked to Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez about his return to Stamford Bridge and told ESPN: "I spoke with the Chelsea advisors. I spoke with Enzo Fernandez when I went there. Everything is going very well, I'm very happy."

The Chelsea defender could very well be in action as early as January 11 when the Blues take on Morecambe in round three of the FA Cup. Before that, Enzo Maresca's side will resume action in the Premier League away at Crystal Palace on Saturday.