Chelsea have confirmed the signing of defender Aaron Anselmino from Argentine side Boca Juniors.

Chelsea have released a statement, thus: “Chelsea is pleased to announce the signing of defender Aaron Anselmino, who will spend the 2024/25 campaign on loan at Boca Juniors.”

The 19-year-old has signed a seven-year contract with the Blues.

Chelsea reportedly paid £15.6m for the Argentine defender, who is highly rated in the South American country.

Anselmino has made ten appearances for Boca so far, scoring once.