Chelsea announce signing of Garnacho, former Manchester United winger

Chelsea officially announced this Saturday (30) the signing of Alejandro Garnacho , aged 21. The Argentine forward left Manchester United and signed a long-term contract at Stamford Bridge, valid until June 2032. According to the English press, the Blues spent around 40 million pounds (approximately R$ 240 million) for the player, who was present in the Stamford Bridge box during the 2-0 victory over Fulham in the English Championship.

“It's an incredible moment for me and my family to join this great club. I watched the Club World Cup and being in the world champion team is special – we are the best team in the world. I am very happy and can't wait to get started,” said Garnacho.

The former number 7 was removed from Manchester United's main squad by Rúben Amorim's decision and even trained separately during the 2025/26 preseason, missing the team's trip to the United States. The Portuguese coach stated that the 21-year-old forward “seeks something different, under different leadership” and highlighted that his departure is natural in football, as some players need new challenges.

Revealed in the youth categories of Atlético de Madrid and Getafe, Garnacho joined Manchester United in 2020 and quickly gained space. Over four seasons with the Red Devils, he played 144 matches, scored 26 goals, and provided 20 assists.

– Saturday, 30 August 2025

Among his memorable moments is the bicycle kick against Everton, which earned him the FIFA Puskás Award in 2024.

With stints in Argentina's youth teams, Garnacho debuted for the main team in 2023. The following year, he was part of the squad that won the Copa América, playing alongside Enzo Fernández, a teammate he will reunite with in London.

With the arrival of the Argentine, Chelsea surpasses the mark of 300 million pounds (around R$ 2.2 billion) in investments in this transfer window.

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