Chelsea Football Club have taken a major step toward signing Alejandro Garnacho as preparations intensify for the 2025/26 season.
Renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed on Friday, August 8, 2025, via his official social media platforms that Garnacho has reached a full agreement on personal terms with Chelsea. According to Romano, the Argentine-born Portuguese international is fully committed to joining the Blues, with player-side negotiations already completed. The next stage involves Chelsea entering formal discussions with Manchester United to negotiate a transfer fee.
Romano wrote:
“Understand Alejandro Garnacho has agreed every detail of personal terms with Chelsea. Deal done on the player side — he only wants Chelsea, as revealed here since July. Talks with Manchester United about the fee will follow soon. Chelsea continue to push for both Garnacho and Xavi Simons.”
Garnacho’s decision to leave Old Trafford reportedly stems from a breakdown in his relationship with United manager Ruben Amorim. Tensions reached a peak after the winger was excluded from the squad for the Europa League final against Tottenham Hotspur — a move that left him deeply frustrated and further solidified his desire for a new challenge.
How much will Manchester United demand?
Sources suggest that Manchester United have set a valuation of £40 million for the 20-year-old winger. However, Chelsea are reportedly confident they can negotiate a lower fee, considering Garnacho is no longer seen as part of Amorim’s long-term plans and has made his intention to leave clear.
Should the deal go through, Garnacho would join a growing list of ambitious signings at Stamford Bridge as the club looks to rebuild under Enzo Maresca and compete at the highest level in the upcoming campaign.