Dortmund Raid Chelsea: Chukwuemeka Secured, Anselmino Snatched in €25m Double Swoop | OneFootball

Blues clear room for new arrivals as Kovac bolsters struggling squad

Dortmund Raid Chelsea: Chukwuemeka Secured, Anselmino Snatched in €25m Double Swoop

Borussia Dortmund've completed significant double move from Chelsea securing both Carney Chukwuemeka & Aaron Anselmino in deals totaling 25 million Euro.

Chukwuemeka becomes permanent signing

The 20 year old midfielder impressed on loan last season with 17 appearances and now joins Dortmund on permanent 20m euro deal.

Coach Niko Kovac sees him as vital creative force in midfield offering depth & technical quality as BVB seek stability after shaky start to the campaign.

Anselmino strengthens the backline

Argentinian defender Aaron Anselmino arrives on season long loan without purchase option. Chelsea secured 5m Euros loan fee for the 19 year old who was also wanted by Real Betis.

Despite limited minutes at Stamford Bridge, his immediate task will be to cover Dortmund’s defensive crisis after Filippo Mane’s red card in the 3 - 3 draw against St Pauli.

Context & Chelsea’s situation

Meanwhile Chelsea continue busy end to the transfer window juggling exits & potential arrivals.

The futures of Nicolas Jackson & Christopher Nkunku remain central to their pursuit of Xavi Simons & Alejandro Garnacho while decisions on Ben Chilwell, Raheem Sterling, Axel Disasi and Tyrique George are still pending.