Garnacho arrives at Chelsea ahead of transfer announcement

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·29 août 2025

Garnacho arrives at Chelsea ahead of transfer announcement

Alejandro Garnacho arrived at Chelsea’s training center before the £40 million (US$54 million) transfer from Manchester United was made official, coach Enzo Maresca confirmed this Friday (29).

Deal between the clubs

The agreement between the two Premier League clubs was reportedly finalized on Thursday, with the 21-year-old forward no longer in Rúben Amorim’s plans at Old Trafford. Garnacho was at Cobham, southwest London, to undergo medical exams and settle the final details.

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Maresca’s view on Garnacho

“I know he’s around here. I’m not exactly sure where,” Maresca told reporters. Asked how the United academy player would fit into his squad, he replied:

“He’s a winger. I see him as a winger.”

The Italian coach also did not rule out further arrivals and departures before the transfer window closes next Monday.

Injury situation

Maresca gave an update on the injured players:

Cole Palmer will miss the derby against Fulham this Saturday due to a groin injury.
Benoit Badiashile and Romeo Lavia also remain sidelined with physical problems.
What the coach says: “Cole we need to assess day by day. Romeo and Benoit, I don’t think they’ll return after the international break, but they’ll be closer,” said Maresca.

Chelsea in the Premier League

Without Palmer, the coach emphasized the need to look for alternative solutions. Chelsea heads into the weekend in fourth place in the table, after a goalless draw against Crystal Palace and a 5-1 thrashing of West Ham.

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