Chelsea sign Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United
Chelsea have completed the signing of Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United for a reported £40 million ($54 million). The 21-year-old Argentine international has signed a seven-year deal with the Premier League champions.
Garnacho attended Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Fulham at Stamford Bridge, which moved the Blues to the top of the league.
“It’s an incredible moment for my family and I to join this great club. I can’t wait to get started,” Garnacho said. “I watched the Club World Cup, and to join the world champions is special – we’re the best team in the world! I’m very happy to be here.”
During his time at Manchester United, Garnacho scored 26 goals in 144 appearances, including in the Red Devils’ 2-1 FA Cup final win over Manchester City in 2024. However, he fell out of favour under Ruben Amorim and was part of a small group, including Antony and Jadon Sancho, excluded from first-team training this season.
Garnacho’s signing pushes Chelsea’s spending this summer beyond £250 million. Other attacking additions include Joao Pedro, Liam Delap, Estevao, and Jamie Gittens, giving manager Enzo Maresca more options up front.
Chelsea now face a potential issue after Delap suffered a hamstring injury against Fulham, which could prevent Nicolas Jackson from going on loan to Bayern Munich. Maresca suggested Delap could miss six to eight weeks, leaving Pedro as the only fit centre-forward.
“When you have two strikers, it’s enough. When one is injured for several weeks, probably it’s not enough,” Maresca said.
