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Chelsea lists Garnacho for €50 million, rejects loan bids

7/12/2026

Summary

Chelsea Sell Garnacho

Chelsea Football Club is preparing to sell winger Alejandro Garnacho after he missed pre-season training.
The club has set a €50 million (£42-£43 million) price tag for the 22-year-old Argentine.
Chelsea will only accept permanent offers, rejecting loan interest such as Roma’s, while Manchester United retain a 10 % sell-on clause.
Reported suitors include Premier League clubs, Serie A sides Roma, Atletico Madrid and Napoli, and Saudi Pro League outfits.

Summary

United Gains £4.26 m

United could receive £4.26 million from a €50 million Garnacho sale because of its 10 percent sell-on clause.
Chelsea’s price is €50 million for overseas clubs and £45 million for Premier League clubs, meaning United would get £4.5 million if the latter price applies, a £0.24 million difference.
United also spent £48 million plus £2 million in add-ons for Andrey Santos, a move that aligns with Napoli’s earlier £40 million offer for Garnacho, which mirrors the overseas valuation.

History

Historical Context

Figo’s July 2000 move from Barcelona to Real Madrid for a €62 million world-record fee, orchestrated by Florentino Pérez, revived the pattern begun in 1893 when Willie Groves became the first player sold for over £100. Each new record – from David Jack’s £10,890 in 1928 to Figo’s deal – set pricing benchmarks that modern clubs replicate with sell-on clauses, as seen in today’s Garnacho transfer.

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Chelsea Sell Garnacho

Chelsea Football Club is preparing to sell winger Alejandro Garnacho after he missed pre-season training.
The club has set a €50 million (£42-£43 million) price tag for the 22-year-old Argentine.
Chelsea will only accept permanent offers, rejecting loan interest such as Roma’s, while Manchester United retain a 10 % sell-on clause.
Reported suitors include Premier League clubs, Serie A sides Roma, Atletico Madrid and Napoli, and Saudi Pro League outfits.

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