Chelsea Recall Clause Puts Anselmino’s Dortmund Loan at January Risk

Overview

• Sky-reported details reveal a previously undisclosed clause allowing Chelsea to recall the 20-year-old in January if a preset minutes threshold was not met.
• Anselmino missed the final two matches of the year with a thigh injury, leaving him short of the required playing time that triggers the option.
• The clause is reported to be valid only in January, giving Chelsea leverage should defensive shortages arise during the winter window.
• Reports differ slightly on usage—nine or ten appearances—but agree he has 564 minutes and fell below the contractual threshold.
• Coach Niko Kovac previously said the situation was clarified and he expected the player to stay, and the loan reportedly runs to summer 2026 with no purchase option.