VIDEO: This is why Chelsea have signed Aaron Anselmino.

 Fabrizio Romano announced on Saturday that Chelsea have completed the signing of Argentine Centre-back Aaron Anselmino.  

He announced on X:

🚨🔵 Aaron Anselmino to Chelsea, here we go! Deal just completed for 2005 born Argentinian CB.

Details sorted with Boca Juniors, Chelsea will pay package in excess of $20m.

Anselmino will travel to UK on Monday.

He’s staying at Boca Juniors on loan at least until January. 🇦🇷

Who is Aaron Anselmino?

Argentina have a crop of young talent coming through the ranks. It was only in 2022 that they won the World Cup, finally completing Lionel Messi's trophy cabinet, and it might not be the last trophy they win. Aaron Anselmino, an aggressive and versatile defender.

Born on the 29th April 2005, Anselmino is just 19 years old. At that age, most are taking their first steps in the world of work or university, but he is playing for one of the most well-known clubs across the globe. It's the highest honour possible for him, but he still has his whole career against him. Most footballers don't hit their peak until their mid-20s, which will only give the defender belief.

He is also 1.86m tall — which translates to six feet, one inch tall — meaning he has the physique to be able to act as a strong and aggressive defender against the very best strikers in the world. It will stand him in strong stead as his career progresses.

Aaron Anselmino's position:

Naturally, Anselmino is considered a centre-back who can play on the left or the right. He's played 80% of his matches in the defensive line, acting as a strong, aggressive and composed option for Boca Juniors. Very few possess skills like that at such a young age, so it's hardly surprising to see him linked with a move to the Premier League.

 He acts as a strong and powerful option who uses his height to tower above opposition defenders. Not only has he impressed aerially, but he has also shone in one-on-one situations. He's comfortable, never looks concerned, and epitomises what a modern-day defender should be all about.

Riquelme added to his previous praise of the defender, saying: "He has developed a lot. With the growth, the head that he has and the desire to learn that he shows, he is on his way to being a great footballer.

However, as is the way with modern football, players have to be versatile. There's no such thing as a 'rigid tactic', with players forced to change roles and overcome new barriers to complete the greater goal. Anselmino has only played two positions slightly further forward as a defensive midfielder, but in both, he shone. That will only add to the reasons why Chelsea are trying to sign him.

In several clips of the defender, it's noticeable that he isn't afraid to dive in, but when he does, it's done with a measured head.

He also seems to be positionally aware, only pushing forward or wide when someone else has his area covered. That takes a composed head to be able to operate with older teammates like that in a composed manner. Coupled with his ability to outmuscle defenders several years older than him, the Argentine has the world at his feet to progress to the next stage of his career.

The VIDEO BELOW shows just why Chelsea have signed Aaron Anselmino: