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Manchester United and Chelsea have reached a full settlement over a switch for Alejandro Garnacho, Fabrizio Romano has confirmed.
Heading into the summer time switch window, it grew to become crystal clear that Garnacho was not needed at United following his bitter falling out with Ruben Amorim in direction of the tip of final season.
Angered by Amorim’s determination to call him on the bench for the Europa League last defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, Garnacho publicly slammed the pinnacle coach’s determination whereas labelling the membership’s 2024/25 season s–t. The ahead additionally solid doubts over his long-term future.
Garnacho didn’t journey with the crew for pre-season and was not named in any of Amorim’s matchday squads in opposition to Arsenal, Fulham and Grimsby City.
Talks between United and Chelsea have been occurring for weeks now to try to attain an settlement that labored for all events and now, Fabrizio Romano has revealed {that a} compromise has been discovered.
Garnacho is poised to change into the newest addition to the ranks at Stamford Bridge.
Romano wrote on X, “BREAKING: Alejandro Garnacho to Chelsea, right here we go! Deal executed between Chelsea and Manchester United.”
“Garnacho solely needed Chelsea and can signal seven yr deal on the membership for charge near £40m package deal.”
“Story from July, confirmed.”
🚨🔵 BREAKING: Alejandro Garnacho to Chelsea, right here we go! Deal executed between #CFC and Man United.
Garnacho solely needed Chelsea and can signal seven yr deal on the membership for charge near £40m package deal.
Story from July, confirmed. 🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/TMHTkA9JM8
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 28, 2025
David Ornstein of The Athletic has identified that the £40m is a set charge, guaranteeing United the total quantity with no add-ons hooked up.
The Purple Devils may also retain a ten% sell-on clause, which is able to allow them to profit massively from any future sale of the Carrington academy graduate.
🚨 Chelsea attain settlement with Manchester United to signal Alejandro Garnacho. Deal for 21yo winger price £40m mounted charge + 10% sell-on clause. Contract to 2032 – medical scheduled for London on Friday as Argentina int’l joins #CFC from #MUFC @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/ERbiG8Qx6d
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) August 28, 2025
Chris Wheeler of the Each day Mail notes that Chelsea initially provided United £25m however Amorim’s aspect ultimately received them to cough up an extra £15m
Deal contains 10% sell-on clause. Garnacho turns into fourth most costly sale in Utd’s historical past (and most costly academy participant) after Chelsea initially provided £25m as revealed by @MailSport #mufc https://t.co/qf1QvcRMnm
— Chris Wheeler (@ChrisWheelerDM) August 28, 2025
Garnacho will get the prospect to face United as early as September 20, when the 20-time English champions welcome the Blues to Outdated Trafford.
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