Reported by: Dachung Amos, Sele Media Africa | Sports News

Chelsea Sign Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United in £40 Million Deal

In a significant Premier League transfer, Chelsea FC have finalized the signing of Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United for a reported fee of £40 million. The 21-year-old Argentine winger has agreed to a seven-year contract with the London club.

This transfer marks one of Manchester United’s most lucrative sales of an academy graduate, with the club also securing a 10% sell-on clause as part of the agreement. [1]

Garnacho’s move comes after a period of limited playing time at United, where he was excluded from the first-team squad following managerial decisions. [2] Chelsea’s interest in Garnacho dates back to the January transfer window, and the player reportedly prioritized a move to Stamford Bridge over other potential destinations. [3]

With this acquisition, Chelsea continue to bolster their attacking options ahead of the upcoming season. Garnacho’s pace and creativity are expected to add a new dimension to the team’s forward line.

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1. Sky Sports: www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/13420170/alejandro-garnacho-transfer-news-chelsea-agree-40m-fee-for-manchester-united-winger?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. Reuters: www.reuters.com/sports/soccer/man-united-agree-sell-garnacho-chelsea-40-million-pounds-2025-08-28/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
3. The Independent: www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/alejandro-garnacho-chelsea-man-united-transfer-news-fee-b2816059.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com