The fallout of Chelsea‘s decision to recall Aaron Anselmino from his loan spell at Borussia Dortmund continues, with the defender seen crying as he said goodbye to his team-mates in Germany and with their hierarchy reportedly incensed at his departure.
The 20-year-old originally joined Dortmund on a season-long loan in the summer. However, as reported by Daily Mail Sport on Sunday, the Blues activated their release clause this month to bring back the defender and bolster their centre back options.
And on Monday, Anselmino was visibly moved as he said goodbye to everyone at Dortmund. In a video posted on X, Dortmund players and staff clap Anselmino as he said an emotional goodbye to everyone individually while hugging them.
Captioned ‘an emotional farewell’, the 38-second video ends with the Argentine posing for a group photo with soon-to-be former group.
While it was within Chelsea’s rights to recall Anselmino, BILD claim that the decision has left Dortmund chiefs ‘astonished’ and ‘furious’ as it leaves them disadvantaged for several reasons.
The first reason for their reported anger is the lack of communication and notice from Chelsea, with the Premier League outfit having given ‘no indication’ beforehand of their intent to recall Anselmino.
The Bundesliga outfit now have just a week before the January transfer window closes on February 2 to find a replacement.
Director of football Sebastian Kehl and manager Niko Kovac must now either find a stop-gap solution or reassess in the summer.
BILD goes on to add that Dortmund were hopeful of signing Anselmino permanently, despite no clause in the original agreement to do so.
He had played 10 times for Dortmund on loan and has impressed the club’s management and fans during his brief spell in Germany.
Credit: dailymail.co.uk
