The 21-year-old Argentina international, who was told at the close of last season by new United boss Ruben Amorim that he was free to find another club, becomes the most expensive academy graduate sale in the club’s history.

United initially rejected Chelsea’s opening bid of £25m, but the final agreement includes a 10% sell-on clause, making Garnacho’s departure the fourth-largest sale in United’s history—behind only Cristiano Ronaldo, Romelu Lukaku, and Ángel Di María.

For Chelsea, the transfer continues their heavy investment under Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital. Since their takeover in 2022, the Blues have spent over £500m on wide players alone, rising beyond £650m when strikers are factored in. Despite this, strong outgoing business means the club are on course to balance their books this summer.

🚨🔵 BREAKING: Alejandro Garnacho to Chelsea, here we go! Deal done between #CFC and Man United.

Garnacho only wanted Chelsea and will sign seven year deal at the club for fee close to £40m package.

Story from July, confirmed. 🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/TMHTkA9JM8

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 28, 2025

Christopher Nkunku is set to leave Stamford Bridge for AC Milan in a £32m move, which will push Chelsea’s income from player sales this summer to more than £263m, a new Premier League record. Their previous highest, £215.9m, was set just two years ago.

For United, Garnacho’s exit helps ease Profit and Sustainability Rule (PSR) pressures following a £200m outlay on new attackers Benjamin Šeško, Matheus Cunha, and Bryan Mbeumo.

The winger, who joined United’s youth system from Atlético Madrid at 16, made his final appearance for the club in May’s Europa League final defeat to Tottenham—after which he openly questioned Amorim’s choice to leave him out of the starting XI.

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The stunning goal, scored in November 2023, was deemed the ‘most beautiful’ goal of the year and showcased Garnacho’s impressive athleticism and technical brilliance.

The goal came early in the third minute at Goodison Park, where Garnacho soared to meet a perfectly delivered cross from Diogo Dalot, drawing immediate comparisons to Wayne Rooney’s iconic bicycle kick against Manchester City in 2011. At the time, Garnacho humbly reacted, saying:

“I can’t believe it to be honest. I didn’t see how I scored. I just listened to the crowd and said, ‘Oh my god’… It is very much like Rooney’s goal. I don’t know which one is better.”

Audacious acrobatics and devastating footwork.

Alejandro Garnacho's scissor kick against Everton has won him the Puskas Award.

🎥 @SkySportsPLpic.twitter.com/MLrje30Hum

— The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) December 17, 2024

 A Historic Achievement
This award marks Garnacho’s first FIFA Puskás Award and continues a strong tradition of Premier League goals winning the prestigious accolade. His strike becomes the fifth goal from the Premier League to win the award, joining:
– Olivier Giroud (2017)
– Mohamed Salah (2018)
– Son Heung-min (2020)
– Erik Lamela (2021)

Garnacho’s Rising Stardom
The 20-year-old Argentine winger has been making waves at Manchester United with his eye-catching performances. Finishing the 2023/24 season with 10 goals, Garnacho has already netted 8 goals midway through the 2024/25 campaign, underscoring his rapid development and growing importance for the team.

His Puskás Award win is not just a testament to his incredible goal but also a reflection of his potential to become one of football’s brightest young stars.

The goal of his life. 🚲🤯@AGarnacho7 wins the FIFA Puskas Award 2024!

— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 17, 2024

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Manchester United’s promising young midfielder, Kobbie Mainoo, has shared that he looks to former Barcelona legend Sergio Busquets as a source of inspiration for developing his football craft.

The 19-year-old has made an impressive impact at Old Trafford during his breakthrough season in 2023/24, scoring five goals in 33 appearances. Alongside United talents Rasmus Hojlund and Alejandro Garnacho, Mainoo has even been likened to the iconic Cristiano Ronaldo after replicating one of the Portuguese star’s famous goal celebrations, stirring excitement among fans.

Mainoo’s standout performances highlight his potential in a team that has struggled for consistency in recent years.

Reflecting on the players who have influenced his style, Mainoo told *GQ*, “I like to watch [Sergio] Busquets, the way he used to turn. Players like [Clarence] Seedorf, [Luka] Modric. Players like Yaya Toure – I like the way he used to play.”

Discussing his approach on the field, Mainoo added, “I see a guy here, then I’ll turn this way. Or if I don’t have to do that, I can just bounce out. I don’t think, like, I’m gonna turn here… it’s more that if the defender gives me an option, then I’m gonna take it.”

Busquets, a product of Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy, became a pillar of the team, accumulating 722 appearances before moving to Inter Miami. Watching the Spanish great has impacted Mainoo’s game, helping him refine the balance between decision-making and natural skill.

Reflecting on his journey at United, Mainoo also expressed what it means to be part of the club’s proud tradition of nurturing young talent: “I feel like at United it’s very much in the history that they play young players, going all the way back to the Busby Babes. There’s big writing up on the wall [at Carrington] saying, ‘If they’re good enough, they’re old enough.'”

Currently sidelined due to injury, Mainoo last featured for United in October against Aston Villa. His return to the squad is eagerly awaited as he looks to continue his promising trajectory and make a lasting mark on the pitch.

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The list of nominees for the 2024 Kopa Trophy has been announced, highlighting some of the brightest young talents in football. Among the nominees are Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal and Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo, both of whom have made a significant impact during the 2023/24 season.

The Kopa Trophy, awarded annually to the best-performing under-21 player in the world, is voted on by previous Ballon d’Or winners.

Past recipients of the prestigious award include stars like Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham. The winner will be revealed during the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris on October 28, 2024.

Manchester United is well represented, with both Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho making the shortlist. Despite the challenges faced by the club during the season, these two young players stood out, with Mainoo even earning a call-up to Gareth Southgate’s England squad for Euro 2024.

Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal also secured a nomination following his impressive performances, including becoming the youngest-ever player to score in the European Championships, just days before turning 17. His contributions were instrumental in Spain’s triumph over England in the Euro 2024 final.

Other notable nominees include Real Madrid’s Arda Guler, Barcelona’s Pau Cubarsi, Bayern Munich’s Mathys Tel, Manchester City’s Savinho, PSG’s Joao Neves and Warren Zaire-Emery, and RB Salzburg’s Karim Konate.

These young talents have been recognized for their outstanding performances, making them strong contenders for the Kopa Trophy.

Kopa Trophy 2024 nominees

• Warren Zaire-Emery
• Lamine Yamal
• Mathys Tel
• Savinho
• Joao Neves
• Kobbie Mainoo
• Karim Konate
• Arda Guler
• Alejandro Garnacho
• Pau Cubarsi

Here are our 2024 Kopa Trophy nominees! #ballondor pic.twitter.com/4bkfIV7iaD

— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) September 4, 2024

When is the Kopa Trophy winner announced?

The Kopa Trophy will be awarded to the best young footballer on October 28 at an award ceremony at Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France.

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The Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) has unveiled the six-player shortlist for the 2023/24 Young Player of the Year award. This prestigious award is open to footballers aged 21 and under at the start of the season, with the winner being chosen by votes from active PFA union members.

Bukayo Saka, who won the 2022/23 award, is in the running to defend his title after being nominated again for the following season. Saka, who turned 22 in September 2023, just made the age cut-off by one month.

The Arsenal winger had another stellar season, contributing 16 goals and nine assists in 35 Premier League games as Arsenal finished as runners-up to Manchester City for the second consecutive year.

Manchester United has two players on the shortlist: Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho. Garnacho, already a key member of the first team, registered seven goals and four assists across 36 appearances.

Meanwhile, Mainoo had a breakout season after recovering from an ankle injury, scoring three goals and providing one assist in 24 games from midfield.

Cole Palmer is another strong contender for the award after a remarkable debut season with Chelsea. He delivered 33 goal involvements—22 goals and 11 assists—in just 33 matches, marking him as one of the frontrunners.

Brighton & Hove Albion forward Joao Pedro, one of the two nominees not from a traditional ‘big six’ club, impressed after his summer move from Watford. He played 31 games for the Seagulls, netting nine goals and providing three assists.

The final nominee, Michael Olise, now with Bayern Munich, earned his place on the shortlist following a standout final season with Crystal Palace. Despite playing only 19 games, Olise managed to score ten goals and provide six assists before his move to Germany in July.

The winners of the PFA awards will be announced on August 20.

PFA Young Player of the Year. 🏆
 
The Top Six. Chosen by the players. ⬇️
 #PFAawards pic.twitter.com/bU5tOTgKIy

— Professional Footballers' Association (@PFA) August 12, 2024

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Alejandro Garnacho has been cautioned by Erik ten Hag, manager of Manchester United, because his prior starts this season were “not good enough.”

In the 3-0 Carabao Cup victory over Crystal Palace, the 19-year-old, who has made six appearances this season, scored his first goal of the year.

His start against the Eagles was his third of the year; he had previously started the first two Premier League games before being benched.

Ten Hag has already issued a warning to the adolescent, stating that his efforts earlier in the season were just not up to par.

Ten Hag openly called the England international out, and he retaliated by saying he was being made a “scapegoat,” which brought up the current argument with Jadon Sancho.

Ten Hag said after the win over Palace: “You have seen at the start of the season we played him and then his contribution was not good enough.

“But he also had some good actions. You see always he is a threat in the game even when he is not playing that well.

“He has to learn when he does his job in defending he will always have his moment and he will always be decisive because he has great qualities.

“As well, it’s not only off the ball. But I want to see like today, he is entering the box in the right spot to finish. But I think it is quite normal for a player of his age that there is space for a lot of improvement.

“Everyone likes him, the fans like him, the team likes him, I like him but we also have to demand from him and push him because he can act on a very high level but he has to show it every day.”

United face Palace again in the Premier League this weekend.

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The 18-year-old has been called up to Argentina’s senior squad and is likely to make his senior debut for the world champions during this month’s internationals. In a pair of friendlies, La Albiceleste will face Australia and Indonesia.

Garnacho has had a breakout season at Manchester United, establishing himself as one of the Premier League’s most promising young players.

Garnacho was asked how it felt to be in the squad with a national idol like Messi in Beijing, ahead of their opening match against Australia.

“I haven’t spoken to Messi much. I’ve watched him on TV all my life and now he’s right here, it’s amazing. It doesn’t seem real,” he said.

Garnacho has previously acknowledged that rival Cristiano Ronaldo was his idol, despite his excitement to have the chance to play with Messi.

There have also been rumours that Garnacho would return to Spain, the nation he had represented as a young player. He might participate in these future friendly with Argentina while still legally representing La Roja in competitive play, according to FIFA regulations.

The winger, however, has taken action to put an end to these rumours by reiterating his commitment to Argentina going forward.

“I don’t need to play three games. I’m here and if I don’t make my debut on the tour, it doesn’t matter. I know I want to be with Argentina and it’s going to happen,” Garnacho said.

“I want to make a career with the Argentine national team, if the coach trusts me I can keep coming. I want to be one more and take part in the Copa America, the qualifiers and the World Cup. I know that a lot of people in Argentina love me, appreciate me. I’ve already made the decision to play for Argentina, and I’m going to return that love on the pitch.”

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Bruno Fernandes said that he avoids heaping praise on Manchester United starlet Alejandro Garnacho in order to keep him grounded.

On Saturday, Alejandro Garnacho played for Manchester United for the first time in two months, and he scored a last-second goal to secure a 2-0 victory over Wolves. The club’s temporary captain Bruno Fernandes assisted the Argentine’s goal.

The senior player from Portugal is one of several that Garnacho admires, and the midfielder said he does not want to laud the kid too much since he can get complacent if done too frequently.

Speaking to reporters, Fernandes said, “What I have to say to Garna, I say to him at the training ground, whenever we’re eating, wherever. If he wants to hear, he hears. If not, he doesn’t, but I try to help. I think he did an interview talking about me trying to help him a lot of times, and that’s what I’m trying to do.

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Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has stated that Alejandro Garnacho might make his comeback from injury against West Ham.

The Dutchman stated that there was a remote possibility the attacker may play against West Ham after missing nearly two months due to an ankle injury. United will be seeking redemption after losing 1-0 at Brighton on Thursday.

The loss at the Amex Stadium slightly hurt United’s chances of making the top four.

With the exception of the time they lost at Brentford after losing to Brighton on the first day of the season, the Red Devils have a strong track record of winning their subsequent encounter after losses.

“I think it will be the same squad [as against Brighton], maybe Garnacho can be involved but we’ll have to see,” Ten Hag told a press conference. “We have every time in the season, when we had a defeat then we bounced back. I count on my team, we have to do it again.

Seven of their eight Premier League losses this year have been away from home. Additionally, United hasn’t defeated a single one of the top nine teams in the standings away from home.

They have performed well against clubs in the lower half of the rankings, though, and they should be optimistic about their prospects against West Ham, led by former manager David Moyes, who are now in 15th place and are only four points above the relegation zone.

Ten Hag added: “There is no time to stay in this, in one hour we move onto the game against West Ham. Prepare them and make a good plan. The players have to take responsibility and I count on them and they can do that.

On Sunday, United travels to West Ham. They then have six days until their following game, which is against Wolves at home.

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Manchester United have confirmed that Alejandro Garnacho has signed a new contract running until 2028 as the starlet aims to create ‘more special memories’

This season, the 18-year-old has made 31 appearances for the Red Devils’ senior squad and has established himself as one of the league’s most promising young players.

He has been sidelined recently due to an ankle ailment, but he is about to make a comeback and will do so having committed his long-term future to United.

Garnacho told club channels: “When I joined this incredible club, I dreamt of achieving my debut, playing at Old Trafford, scoring my first goal and winning trophies with this badge on my chest. 

“I feel very proud and emotional to have experienced these moments already, together with my family who have supported me every step of the way.

“We are all humbled to have this chance to continue our journey at Manchester United and I have already begun to work on achieving the next set of targets and ambitions. 

“The manager and his coaching staff have helped me to improve in every way, and with their support, I am developing each day to help the team to be successful. I am relishing the future and can’t wait to create more special memories with this group, in front of our amazing supporters.”

United’s football director, John Murtough, added on getting Garnacho tied down on fresh terms: “Alejandro has really dedicated himself to achieving the objectives that the club set out for him since he arrived in Manchester.

His talent, drive and determination to succeed saw him quickly progress from our Academy into the first team, and this new long-term contract reflects our confidence in him to continue his exciting development under the guidance of Erik and his staff.

Alejandro has huge potential, and we are all looking forward to working with him to ensure he can fulfil his ambitions here at Manchester United in the coming years.”

Locked in 🔏

We are thrilled to announce @AGarnacho7 has committed his future to United! 🤩#MUFC

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 28, 2023

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In an apparent dig at Arsenal, Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag said that there has only been one occasion this season where he has had a completely available team to pick from.

Due to impact injuries put on by tackles, Ten Hag will be without Christian Eriksen and Alejandro Garnacho for most of the rest of the season. As Casemiro is ready to start a four-game domestic suspension, illness has been a struggle all winter long.

“When you see all season, we have had some setbacks, every time we’ve dealt with it. It’s about the players who are available and every time there’s a team on the pitch who deals with it,” he said. 

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“In just one game we had the squad available totally and I was able to pick my team, from a tactical approach, perfectly – that was against Manchester City at home this season. Every other time it’s been one player suspended, injured, or unavailable through illness.”

The Dutchman then turned his attention to Arsenal, who are currently leading the Premier League and are still on track to win their first title in 19 years.

“We have to deal with it well but Arsenal, all the time their squad is totally available,” he jibed.

It’s not fully accurate to say that. Even though the Gunners have done rather well this season in terms of player availability and fitness, they have just recently welcomed £45 million summer signing Gabriel Jesus back after a significant layoff, while Emile Smith Rowe missed some time due to groin surgery.

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Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag expects teenage talent Alejandro Garnacho to return to action before the conclusion of the season.

In the closing moments of Sunday’s 0-0 draw with Southampton, Garnacho, who has recently established himself as a first-team regular, was forced off the field.

The young Argentine was subsequently spotted leaving Old Trafford wearing a protective boot and walking on crutches, his injury the result of an incident in a tackle.

“It will take weeks, it is a serious injury. Once again, after Christian Eriksen, we have a serious injury after a contact,” Ten Hag said on Wednesday evening.

“It is difficult to make a diagnosis quickly. I saw him limping and that is why I took him off.

“He will be back before the end of the season. We need to get him back as soon as possible and we hope he is ready.”

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Garnacho expressed his regret at being forced to miss forthcoming United matches and leave the Argentina team for this month’s domestic friendly against Panama and Curacao, when he may have made his senior international debut.

“It is difficult to put into words how I’m feeling right now,” he posted on Instagram on Tuesday.

“Unfortunately I will not be able to help my team and team mates in the upcoming games in what is a very important part of the season for us at Manchester United.

“I am disappointed to also miss the opportunity to be with my team mates of the Argentinian National Team in what would have been a great and proud moment for me and my family.

“This is part of football and our profession, however, I am already focused in my recovery. God has taught me to never give up and I will make sure I am back stronger than ever!”

 

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