Chelsea's Tino Anjorin Completes Permanent Move to Empoli as Enzo Maresca Plays a Key Role
Chelsea midfielder Tino Anjorin has officially left the club, completing a permanent transfer to Serie A side Empoli. The move marks the end of Anjorin’s long journey with Chelsea, where he joined the club at just seven years old. Enzo Maresca, Chelsea's head coach, played a pivotal role in facilitating this transfer, personally recommending the 22-year-old to the Italian club.
Anjorin's career at Chelsea has been a mix of promise and setbacks. He made his senior debut in September 2019 during a 7-1 EFL Cup victory over Grimsby Town, showing early signs of his potential. His Premier League debut followed shortly after, with Frank Lampard bringing him on in a victory against Everton. Anjorin also got a taste of Champions League football when he started in a 1-1 draw with Krasnodar in December 2020.
Despite these promising starts, Anjorin's progress was repeatedly hampered by injuries. A loan spell at Lokomotiv Moscow in 2021 was cut short after he suffered a metatarsal injury. He returned to England to join Huddersfield Town on loan, but his time there was also marred by injury, limiting his appearances. Last season, Anjorin was loaned to Portsmouth, where he managed to contribute to the team’s promotion to the Championship, but again, injuries plagued his campaign.
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The move to Empoli presents a fresh start for Anjorin. In Italy, he joins a growing list of former Chelsea players who have found success in Serie A, including Fikayo Tomori, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, and Tammy Abraham. The Italian league, known for its tactical approach and fewer fixtures, could offer Anjorin the perfect environment to rebuild his career without the relentless physical demands of English football.
For Chelsea, this transfer is part of a larger summer overhaul, with Anjorin being the ninth player to leave on a permanent deal. The club has seen a significant turnover of players as they restructure under new management. Notably, Chelsea has retained a 50% sell-on clause in Anjorin’s deal, indicating they still believe in his potential.
Anjorin departs Stamford Bridge with a Champions League winner's medal from Chelsea's triumphant 2020/21 campaign and a series of memorable moments from his youth career, including starring in the 2018 FA Youth Cup final. Now, at Empoli, he faces the challenge of reviving a career that has shown flashes of brilliance but has been stifled by injuries.
As Anjorin embarks on this new chapter, he leaves behind a club that has been his home for 15 years. In a heartfelt farewell message, he expressed gratitude to everyone at Chelsea who has supported his journey, acknowledging the highs and lows of his time with the club. This move to Empoli could be the fresh start he needs to fulfill the potential that has been evident since his early days at Cobham.
Empoli may seem an unexpected destination, but sometimes a change of scenery is exactly what's needed to reignite a career. Anjorin's story is far from over, and this move to Italy might just be the beginning of a new, successful chapter for the young midfielder.
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