Alejandro Garnacho has completed a move to Chelsea and the Manchester United academy graduate didn’t leave on the best of terms.
Ineos have spent all summer trying to offload Alejandro Garnacho after he was named as one of five unwanted players at Carrington.
It took until the final week of the summer transfer window, but Garnacho completed a £40m move to Chelsea to finally put an end to the transfer saga.
Garnacho’s comments after the Europa League final marked the end of his time as a United player. After criticising the team selection in the final, Amorim told Garnacho to leave and now he finds himself representing a Premier League rival.
Once upon a time, Garnacho was tipped for great things at United, but he wasted no time taking a swipe at his former club after completing a move away.
Chelsea target Alejandro Garnacho reacts during the Europa League final between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at the San Mames Stadium in 2025 in Bilbao, Spain.
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Alejandro Garnacho aims dig at Man United in Chelsea interview
Garnacho’s attitude has been criticised during his time at United, and he never helped himself with his activity on social media.
This summer, Garnacho wore Rashford’s Aston Villa shirt in a move that attracted criticism, and the overarching feeling is that he didn’t leave Manchester on good terms.
In Garnacho’s first Chelsea interview, he wanted to make it clear that he feels he has taken a step up after leaving United.
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“Yeah, I think it’s a bigger step you know,” Garnacho said. “The situation of the club, I think is a good step for me.”
After confirming his deal, Garnacho also said: “To join the world champions is special, we’re the best team in the world! It’s amazing to be here”.
Alejandro Garnacho will return to Old Trafford next month
Garnacho is yet to thank United after completing his move, and his relationship with United fans has completely fallen apart.
With that in mind, his return to Old Trafford could make for a fiery reunion, and fans don’t have long to wait.
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United’s 3-2 win over Burnley was crucial heading into the international break, and next up for the Red Devils is two tough Premier League fixtures.
First, United head to the Etihad Stadium for a Manchester derby. After that, on September 20, Chelsea travel to Old Trafford and Garnacho could line up against his former side for the first time.