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Man United sign Santos for £48m, chase Tielemans

7/13/2026

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Summary

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Manchester United signed midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea on July 13, 2026.
The deal is £48 million guaranteed plus £2 million in add-ons, up to £50 million, with a five-year contract to June 2031.
Santos appeared in 43 games for Chelsea, scored three goals and won the 2025 Club World Cup.
United are also trying to trigger Youri Tielemans’ £35 million release clause after a £35 million Ederson deal collapsed on medical grounds.

History

Historical Context

In 1992 United broke the transfer ceiling by paying £1.2 million for Eric Cantona, sparking a shift toward big-money signings that helped secure the 1992-93 Premier League title, their first in 26 years. The club’s 2026 £48 million guarantee for midfielder Andrey Santos follows that legacy, showing continued willingness to invest heavily in talent.

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Story summary

Manchester United signed midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea on July 13, 2026.
The deal is £48 million guaranteed plus £2 million in add-ons, up to £50 million, with a five-year contract to June 2031.
Santos appeared in 43 games for Chelsea, scored three goals and won the 2025 Club World Cup.
United are also trying to trigger Youri Tielemans’ £35 million release clause after a £35 million Ederson deal collapsed on medical grounds.

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