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Chelsea Close to Dortmund Double Deal With Chukwuemeka Set for €25m Sale and Anselmino Loan

Pending medicals, the moves would bolster Chelsea's finances under UEFA scrutiny.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets report an agreement in principle for Carney Chukwuemeka to join Borussia Dortmund permanently for about €25m plus add-ons, with a substantial sell-on clause.
  • Aaron Anselmino is set to move to Dortmund on loan until June 2026 with no option to buy, preserving his long‑term future at Chelsea.
  • Both players have been cleared to travel for medicals scheduled on Monday, with final paperwork and formal announcements still to come.
  • Sky Sports Germany says BVB executives Lars Ricken and Sebastian Kehl held face-to-face talks in London, and personal terms are understood to be agreed.
  • The transactions would lift Chelsea’s summer sales to roughly £273.4m, helping the club work toward meeting UEFA cost controls and registration requirements.