Garnacho is a Blue! Chelsea complete £40m signing of Argentina international from Man Utd

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Chelsea have completed the signing of Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Garnacho has signed a seven-year contract with the Blues after the two Premier League clubs agreed a deal worth a fixed £40 million fee ($54m) with a 10 per cent sell-on clause, Goal understands. The 21-year-old has become Chelsea’s latest new arrival following the earlier signings of Liam Delap, Joao Pedro, Jamie Gittens and Jorrel Hato, while Estevao, Dario Essugo, Mamadou Sarr and Kendry Paez all joined following pre-existing agreements.

Alejandro Garnacho has completed a permanent move to Chelsea.We are thankful for his contributions to United and wish him the best of luck for this next chapter ❤️

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THE BIGGER PICTURE

Garnacho had been linked with Chelsea for some time after being told - alongside Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Antony and Tyrell Malacia - that he was not part of United manager Ruben Amorim’s plans for the 2025-26 season.

WHAT GARNACHO SAID

Speaking to Chelsea's official club website, Garnacho expressed his delight at securing his move, saying: "It’s an incredible moment for my family and I to join this great club. I can’t wait to get started. I watched the Club World Cup and to join the world champions is special – we’re the best team in the world! It’s amazing to be here and I’m very happy."

DID YOU KNOW?

Emerging through United’s youth academy, Garnacho made his senior debut for the club in a 1-1 draw with Chelsea in the Premier League in April 2022. He then became a regular in the United first team, helping the Red Devils win the Carabao Cup in 2022-23 and the FA Cup in 2023-24 under Erik ten Hag’s stewardship. However Garnacho endured a difficult relationship with current United boss Amorim, with the winger being omitted - alongside Rashford - from the matchday squad which faced rivals Manchester City in the derby in December 2024.

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WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA AND MAN UTD?

Chelsea are next in action when they travel to Brentford in the Premier League on September 13, following the conclusion of the upcoming international break, while United take on rivals City in the derby on September 14.