Chelsea and Strasbourg swap defenders on deadline day
Summary
Chelsea and Strasbourg are exchanging two young defenders, Mamadou Sarr and Aaron Anselmino. The swap is part of moves within clubs that have the same ownership, BlueCo, during a busy transfer window for Chelsea. The deal follows Chelsea's failed attempt to sign another young defender going to Liverpool instead.Key Facts
- Mamadou Sarr will move from Strasbourg back to Chelsea.
- Aaron Anselmino is expected to transfer from Chelsea to Strasbourg.
- Both clubs are under the same ownership group called BlueCo.
- Mamadou Sarr played his last match for Strasbourg against PSG.
- Chelsea tried to sign another defender, Jeremy Jacquet, who chose Liverpool instead.
- Anselmino was previously on loan at Borussia Dortmund and is now joining Strasbourg.
- Chelsea plans to strengthen their defense for the rest of the season.
- Chelsea's defense performance has been weaker compared to their attack this season.
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