Tino Anjorin, a promising attacking midfielder from Chelsea, is on the verge of a permanent move to Serie A side Empoli. Anjorin, who has struggled with injuries and limited playing time, is seeking more consistent first-team opportunities. Empoli, having finished 17th in Serie A last season, is looking to bolster their squad. The transfer fee has not been disclosed, but the move is seen as a strategic step for both Anjorin and Empoli.
- Anjorin is in talks for a permanent move to Empoli.
- He has one year remaining on his Chelsea contract.
- The transfer fee has not been disclosed.
- Empoli finished 17th in Serie A last season.
Player Profile: Tino Anjorin
Faustino Adebola Rasheed Anjorin, born on November 23, 2001, in Poole, England, is an attacking midfielder currently playing for Chelsea FC. Anjorin joined Chelsea’s youth academy at the under-7 level and has made 5 senior team appearances for the club, although he has not scored any goals. His market value as of August 2024 is €700,000.
Anjorin’s career has been marked by several loan spells, including stints at Lokomotiv Moscow, Huddersfield Town, and Portsmouth. Unfortunately, his game time has been severely restricted due to injury issues over the last three years.
Transfer Details
Anjorin is currently in talks for a permanent move to Empoli, a Serie A club. With one year remaining on his Chelsea contract, Anjorin is seeking first-team football opportunities. The transfer fee has not been disclosed, but the move is seen as beneficial for both parties. Empoli, who finished 17th in Serie A last season, drew 0-0 at home to Monza in the opening game of the 2024-25 league campaign.
🚨🔵 Tino Anjorin, next player to leave Chelsea as deal has been verbally agreed with Serie A side Empoli.
Permanent move with final details being sorted and then Tino will fly for medical, as Sky Sport reported. https://t.co/NCXe2JiSDl
pic.twitter.com— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano)
October 10, 2023
Injury History and Interest from Other Clubs
Anjorin’s game time has been severely restricted due to injury issues over the last three years. Despite this, he has been subject to a lot of interest from other clubs before Empoli began negotiations. Chelsea’s strategy has involved Anjorin being part of a group of players training away from the senior group this summer while attempts to find a club have been taking place.
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