Alejandro Garnacho Set to Sign for Chelsea in £40m Deal

Alejandro Garnacho is set to join Chelsea after all documents were signed between the Blues and Manchester United. The young winger will undergo his medical before signing a seven-year contract, with the transfer valued at £40 million plus a 10% sell-on clause. According to a previous report, Manchester United accepted a loan proposal for Rasmus Højlund, which may have also influenced the club’s willingness to part ways with Garnacho.

WHAT HAPPENED?

The Argentine international arrived in London after his record transfer between Manchester United and Chelsea was finalized. A report confirmed that the move was agreed for a fixed fee of £40 million, and Manchester United will also receive a 10% cut of any future sale. Garnacho, 21, has played 93 Premier League matches for United, scoring 11 goals and providing 9 assists last season according to recent updates. The decision to sell came after the player was deemed surplus to requirements by United’s head coach. Garnacho pushed for a Premier League stay despite interest from teams abroad.

CHELSEA BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE

Chelsea continues to invest in young talent under manager Enzo Maresca. Garnacho becomes the ninth signing of a busy summer, joining a group of new arrivals that includes João Pedro, Liam Delap, Jamie Gittens, and Brazilian wonderkid Estêvão. Last season, the Blues finished 4th in the Premier League. Their Champions League place was secured on the final day. Chelsea hopes Garnacho’s direct style and pace will give them an extra spark in the new season, as he is expected to be a key player for Chelsea’s attack.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR CHELSEA AND GARNACHO?

Garnacho is scheduled to complete his medical before the weekend and is set to feature in Chelsea’s next match against Fulham. The match will take place at Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea currently sitting 4th after three games and Fulham in 12th. The Blues are just two points off league leaders Arsenal, Tottenham and Liverpool. Meanwhile, Manchester United, who started the season slowly with a loss to Arsenal and are in in the bottom half may use the funds to improve their squad. Chelsea fans will be eager to see if Garnacho makes an immediate impact as they push for a higher finish and a strong Champions League run this season.