Chelsea confirmed the signing of Alejandro Garnacho, however that hasn’t stopped the membership from dipping into the marketplace for one other ahead.
The Argentinian winger’s £40million transfer from Manchester United was confirmed hours after the Blues’ 2-0 win over Fulham at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
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“It is an unbelievable second for my household and I to hitch this nice membership,” Garnacho mentioned.
“I am unable to wait to get began. I watched the Membership World Cup and to hitch the world champions is particular – we’re the perfect crew on the earth!
“It is wonderful to be right here and I am very blissful.”
Garnacho signed a deal by way of to 2032 and he might make his Blues debut in opposition to Brentford on September 13.
For United, the sale of the Argentinian marks the membership’s largest for an academy graduate.
In addition they inserted a ten per cent sell-on clause into the deal.
Who else are Chelsea trying to signal?
Regardless of the addition of Garnacho, Chelsea are already trying to additional strengthen their attacking unit.
talkSPORT understands Chelsea have made a €40m (£34.6m) provide for Barcelona’s Fermin Lopez.
Efforts have been made all week by the Blues to attain participant buy-in from Lopez, with the 22-year-old contemplating his future on the Spanish giants.
Barcelona are but to answer Chelsea’s bid.
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Lopez spent six years in Barcelona’s fabled La Masia academy earlier than he made his first crew debut in August 2023.
In his first two seasons with Barcelona’s first crew, Lopez registered 19 objectives and 11 assists from 88 appearances throughout all competitions.
What has Hansi Flick mentioned about Lopez’s potential exit?
Amid the hypothesis surrounding Lopez’s future, Barcelona boss Hansi Flick was reluctant to state whether or not the gifted midfielder would stay on the membership past the switch window.
“In the intervening time he’s right here,” Flick mentioned on Saturday.
“I spoke with him. I am satisfied he’ll keep, however on the finish I do not know what occurs. We’ve to attend. I’m actually blissful when the market is closed.
“I informed him my opinion, but it surely’s between him and me. Generally gamers produce other ideas. Across the gamers are additionally lots of people, who know possibly greater than we all know.
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“It is a large enterprise. I’ve to concentrate on my crew and I’m actually blissful Fermin performs for Barca.
“He is a extremely vital participant for us. He confirmed that final season. His type is completely different to different gamers. He can assist us lots.”
Lopez has made only one look for Barcelona this season, a 45-minute look in a 3-0 win over Mallorca to start out the LaLiga season.
He remained an unused substitute in Barcelona’s second conflict as they overcame Levante 3-2.
