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Chelsea Freeze Garnacho, Seek €50 m Buyer Before Tour

7/12/2026

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Chelsea have allowed 22-year-old Alejandro Garnacho to stay away from training while the club searches for a buyer.
Manager Xabi Alonso began preseason work at Cobham with players not involved in the World Cup.
Garnacho, who joined Chelsea last summer, has expressed a desire to leave the club.
Chelsea have set a €50 million asking price and aim to complete a deal within two weeks before the July 25 Down Under tour.

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Chelsea have allowed 22-year-old Alejandro Garnacho to stay away from training while the club searches for a buyer.
Manager Xabi Alonso began preseason work at Cobham with players not involved in the World Cup.
Garnacho, who joined Chelsea last summer, has expressed a desire to leave the club.
Chelsea have set a €50 million asking price and aim to complete a deal within two weeks before the July 25 Down Under tour.