Chelsea surprised everyone when they pushed hard to sign former Manchester United top prospect Alejandro Garnacho, but he’s been just as frustrating at Stamford Bridge as he was at Old Trafford last season.
Per a report from Football.London, Chelsea are already so underwhelmed by Garnacho’s performances this season that they are contemplating selling him in the summer 2026 transfer window if his displays do not improve before the 2025/26 Premier League season ends.
In 16 league appearances this season, Garnacho, despite being a regular starter on the left wing, has just one goal with three assists. He is averaging 1.1 key passes and 1.0 fouls drawn per game.
Those are decent numbers in terms of his creativity and one-on-one output, but they are honestly below average for a starting left winger on a team like Chelsea that is competing at a Champions League level.
The Blues need more production and consistency from the 21-year-old, who often struggles against better opponents and relies on lower level teams to shine, with his best games coming in the League Cup.
Chelsea need a real, dynamic left winger with goal-scoring upside, two-way quality, and consistency. Garnacho has moments of quality but not runs of form or sustained success.
At 40 million pounds, Garnacho was a significant investment for Chelsea, and he’s playing like a 20 million pound forward. Chelsea may be interested in selling him off for someone like long-time target Nico Williams if things don’t get better.
Joe Soriano is the editor of The Trivela Effect and a FanSided Hall of Famer who has covered world football since 2010. He’s led top digital communities like The Real Champs (Real Madrid) and has run sites covering Tottenham, Liverpool, Juventus, and Schalke. He also helped manage NFL Spin Zone and Daily DDT, covering the NFL and pro wrestling.