Chelsea will recall centre back Mamadou Sarr from his loan at Strasbourg, with the club preparing to send Aar\u00f3n Anselmino to the French side on a six-month loan as part of the arrangement. Sarr is expected in London on Monday to finalise his return to Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n
Sarr joined Chelsea from Strasbourg in the summer in a deal worth \u00a312 million and travelled with the Blues to the Club World Cup before returning to Strasbourg on a season-long loan to continue his development under Liam Rosenior. This season he has been used across Strasbourg\u2019s defence, including in the central centre back role where Chelsea have struggled since Levi Colwill\u2019s injury.<\/p>\n
Enzo Maresca wanted a new signing to replace the injured academy graduate, but club officials initially sought to protect clear pathways for both Sarr and Anselmino. A U-turn earlier this month saw Chelsea acknowledge the need for a new central defender, though talks over Jacquet have proven complicated. Instead, the club looked internally for a solution.<\/p>\n
Anselmino was recalled from Borussia Dortmund earlier this month in what was understood to be a move designed as a catalyst for Sarr\u2019s eventual return. Sarr, 20, offers a lower-risk option for Chelsea; Rosenior has managed him for 44 matches over 18 months and is confident his skillset will translate to the Premier League.<\/p>\n
BlueCo have attempted to ease tensions with Strasbourg by sending Anselmino, also 20, to France as the exchange. The Argentine began the season with the stronger reputation of the two players, but Sarr\u2019s performances under Rosenior have raised his value.<\/p>\n
While Sarr\u2019s return represents a clear boost for Chelsea\u2019s defensive options, it is unlikely to improve relations between Strasbourg supporters and BlueCo. Fans have protested at what they see as feeder club treatment, a stance compounded by the midseason loss of Rosenior. Losing the club captain, a player who fit Strasbourg well, is expected to be unpopular among a fanbase that already feels isolated and disregarded, though the move was described in the report as somewhat inevitable.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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