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Roma Seek Garnacho Loan, Purchase Triggered by Champions League

7/13/2026

Summary

Story summary

AS Roma say they want United winger Alejandro Garnacho on loan with an option to buy, which becomes permanent if Roma reach Champions League.
United signed Garnacho from Atletico Madrid in 2020 for £100,000 and logged Chelsea’s £40 million fee as profit under League profit and sustainability rules.
Accounting will apply to sell-on income, including a 40-50 percent clause in 2024 Marseille sale and Fenerbahçe’s €40 million plus €2 million bonus offer.

History

Historical Context

UEFA adopted Financial Fair Play in September 2009, with full rules applying in the 2011-12 season after a delayed rollout. The regime targeted owner-driven overspend such as Real Madrid’s £80 million 2009 signing of Cristiano Ronaldo and Manchester City’s >£1 billion outlay since 2008. By 2015 the rules shaped transfer clauses and profit-sharing across Europe.

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Story summary

AS Roma say they want United winger Alejandro Garnacho on loan with an option to buy, which becomes permanent if Roma reach Champions League.
United signed Garnacho from Atletico Madrid in 2020 for £100,000 and logged Chelsea’s £40 million fee as profit under League profit and sustainability rules.
Accounting will apply to sell-on income, including a 40-50 percent clause in 2024 Marseille sale and Fenerbahçe’s €40 million plus €2 million bonus offer.

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