Chelsea have reached an settlement with Manchester United for the £40 million switch of Argentina worldwide Alejandro Garnacho, as per Fabrizio Romano.
Enzo Maresca’s aspect have been strongly linked with Manchester United outcast Garnacho this summer season as they proceed to rebuild their squad in West London.
After protracted negotiations, Romano claims that the Blues have now finalised an settlement for the 21-year-old ahead and pays a £40 million payment for his providers.
The Pink Devils retain a ten% sell-on clause, and he’ll signal a seven-year deal at Stamford Bridge. Garnacho is now set to endure his medical on Friday earlier than finalising his transfer to Chelsea. He could possibly be unveiled in entrance of the Stamford Bridge devoted of their league recreation in opposition to Fulham on Saturday.
Garnacho rose by the ranks at Outdated Trafford earlier than turning into a first-year common for the membership. He fell out with coach Ruben Amorim after the UEFA Europa League ultimate on the finish of the 2024-25 season, and was requested to discover a new membership.
The South American was excluded from the Pink Devils’ pre-season squad and didn’t function in any of their three matchday squads up to now this season.
The younger ahead gained the FA Cup with the Pink Devils in 2024, scoring within the ultimate win over Manchester Metropolis. He ends his profession with Manchester United having made 144 appearances for the membership. He scored 26 targets and offered 19 assists in his time at Outdated Trafford.
One other new signing
Alejandro Garnacho’s imminent arrival at Stamford Bridge will make him the fifth signing made by the Blues this summer season. He’ll be a part of the likes of Joao Pedro, Liam Delap, Jamie Gittens, and Jorrel Hato in becoming a member of Enzo Maresca’s aspect on a everlasting foundation this summer season.
The trio of Estevao Willian, Dario Essugo, and Mamadou Sarr additionally joined this summer season however had offers in place since earlier than the switch window.
Reigning world champions following their triumph on the FIFA Membership World Cup earlier this summer season, the Blues have proven no indicators of resting on their laurels.
They’ve begun the 2025-26 season strongly, claiming a draw and a win of their first two video games within the Premier League. They are going to probably look so as to add one other participant earlier than the closure of the switch window on September 1st.
