Garnacho completes ‘incredible’ transfer to ‘best team in the world’ | OneFootball

Alejandro Garnacho says he has joined the “best team in the world” after completing his move to Chelsea in the summer transfer window.

The winger, who has signed a seven-year contract with the Blues, departed Manchester United in a deal worth £40 million, which includes a sell-on fee.

The transfer is United‘s biggest ever sale of an academy graduate and takes Chelsea‘s summer spend to almost £300 million.

Garnacho sought to leave Old Trafford after falling out with manager Ruben Amorim late season when he was reportedly told to find a new club.

Alejandro Garnacho completes ‘incredible’ Chelsea transfer

The 21-year-old said he’s “very happy” to sign for the world champions, who were initially linked with a move for the player in January, after such a tumultuous period of his young career.

“It’s an incredible moment for my family and I to join this great club. I can’t wait to get started,” Garnacho told the official Chelsea website.

“I watched the Club World Cup and to join the world champions is special – we’re the best team in the world! It’s amazing to be here and I’m very happy.”

Garnacho joined the United academy from Atletico Madrid for a £420,000 transfer fee in 2020, when he was 16 years of age. Following his debut in April 2022, he went on to make 144 appearances in all competitions, scoring 26 goals and delivering 19 assists.

After playing a key role in United’s FA Youth Cup win three years ago, Garnacho was named the Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year. He also won the FA Cup and League Cup as a senior player.

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