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One of the most protracted sagas of the transfer window is almost over with Chelsea close to finalising a deal for Alejandro Garnacho. It’s understood that Chelsea and Manchester United have agreed a €46.2 million fee with a 10% sell-on clause. The two English Premier League clubs have been locked in negotiations for several weeks to agree an agreeable fee with a slight difference in valuation.
Garnacho has agreed on personal terms with Chelsea and he’s currently in London to undergo his medical ahead of being announced. The Argentinian winger has been determined to join the Stamford Bridge club this summer after falling out with Rúben Amorim after the Europa League final. The 20-year-old will compete with Jamie Gittens and Pedro Neto for a starting spot at left-wing in Enzo Maresca’s preferred 4-3-3 formation and it will represent a significant sale for Man United.
Where does Alejandro Garnacho rank amongst Manchester United’s record sales
Garnacho joined Man United from Atlético Madrid as a 16-year-old in 2020 for just €465k, so his departure to Chelsea will represent a significant profit. Moreover, Garnacho registers as a homegrown player and that will be important in terms of the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules. Garnacho will depart Old Trafford with 48 goal contributions in 144 games and he will be aiming to improve his attacking output at Chelsea as he continues his development.
As the graphic above illustrates, Garnacho will become United’s fourth biggest sale in their history at €46.2m. The Argentina international will overtake David Beckham in the list with the legendary Englishman famously joining Real Madrid for €37.5m in 2003. Cristiano Ronaldo’s €94m move to Los Blancos in 2009 remains United’s record sale and it’s highly unlikely that will be eclipsed in the near future.
