Chelsea intend to sell Alejandro Garnacho for £50m after single season
Chelsea are prepared to sell Alejandro Garnacho for £50m this summer in a permanent deal, ending his spell at Stamford Bridge just one year after he joined from Manchester United.
The 22-year-old desires regular first-team football, a status that cannot be guaranteed in west London ahead of the upcoming campaign.
Consequently, the Blues are prioritising a definitive exit over any potential loan arrangement for the Argentine forward.
Discussions are currently ongoing between club officials and his representatives to secure an agreeable resolution within the next fortnight.
Underwhelming debut campaign
The former Red Devil was notably absent from the start of pre-season training while his immediate future remains unresolved.
He originally arrived at the club last year for £40m following Manchester United’s defeat to Tottenham in the 2025 Europa League final.
However, the lightning-fast winger struggled to cement a consistent starting spot during a difficult transitional season.
He managed a modest return of eight goals and four assists across 43 appearances in all competitions.
Alonso demands total commitment
If their £50m valuation is met by suitors, the London side would generate a significant profit on a player who has attracted widespread interest.
Multiple clubs across the Premier League, mainland Europe, and Saudi Arabia are reportedly monitoring his availability.
This impending departure coincides with the arrival of new head coach Xabi Alonso, who officially began his tenure on Thursday.
The Spanish tactician has immediately outlined his non-negotiable standards for the revamped squad.
“You need to be willing to pay the price to compete at the highest level,” said Alonso.
The new manager firmly emphasised that collective team success must completely supersede any individual ambition.
“You can’t hold back anything. You need to give everything you have for the benefit of the team.”
Alonso believes there is already a solid foundation present at the training ground, relying on established squad members to instil work ethic into younger talents.
“That culture we are able to build here will, 100 per cent, be transmitted onto Stamford Bridge.”