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Done deal: Chelsea to Aston Villa, COMPLETED and announced by the club on 23 July 2026 (avfc.co.uk, "Villa confirm Garnacho signing"), a season-long loan with a conditional obligation to buy…, confirmed 2026-07-23. Every club linked to this transfer, and who reported each stage first.
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🚨🟣🔵 Understand Aston Villa sent official bid to Chelsea for Alejandro Garnacho - following exclusive story about initial talks on Friday. Initial loan with buy clause included being discussed as Unai Emery approved Garnacho as target. Talks ongoing also player side w/ #AVFC.
First reported 2026-07-21 14:55 BST
2026-07-21 14:55 BST · first post at this stage
STANDS🚨🟣🔵 Understand Aston Villa sent official bid to Chelsea for Alejandro Garnacho - following exclusive story about initial talks on Friday. Initial loan with buy clause included being discussed as Unai Emery approved Garnacho as target. Talks ongoing also player side w/ #AVFC. https://t.co/rZYJ58MuV0
2026-07-21 17:20 BST
STANDS🚨🟣🔵 More on Alejandro Garnacho and Aston Villa story revealed earlier today. Garnacho aware of Unai Emery’s desire to work together + #AVFC manager approved Alejandro as top target, as reported. Negotiations underway with Chelsea to get the deal done. https://t.co/zC0jBc9CRD
2026-07-22 02:02 BST
STANDS🚨🟣🔵 Aston Villa are progressing in talks to sign Alejandro Garnacho after official bid for loan with buy clause. #AVFC offer obligation to buy would be easier to trigger than AS Roma proposal. Final green light needed from Garnacho then done. 🎥 https://t.co/GJ1IKRMSki https://t.co/Q7UGVaAPNs
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🚨 Aston Villa discussing deal to sign Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea. Talks for 22yo winger loan + conditional buy obligation. Unai Emery driving #AVFC move - wanted Argentine before #CFC & now. Unrelated to Rogers transfer. W/ @J_Tanswell @TheAthleticFC
First reported 2026-07-21 15:41 BST
Exclusive story from this morning's @talkSPORT transfer notebook on #AVFC and Garnacho.
First reported 2026-07-21 15:47 BST
2026-07-21 15:47 BST · first post at this stage
PLAY ONExclusive story from this morning's @talkSPORT transfer notebook on #AVFC and Garnacho. https://t.co/NdmEVQHrUI
Alejandro #Garnacho is getting closer to #AstonVilla from #Chelsea. Talks in progress to reach an agreement on the formula of the deal. #transfers #AVFC #CFC
First reported 2026-07-21 17:33 BST
🚨#AstonVilla Unai Emery wants Alejandro Garnacho on an initial loan. 📌 Talks have started after Aston Villa submitted an official offer to Chelsea. 💼 The deal includes a salary‑covered loan with a conditional buy option that could become mandatory — but no guaranteed obligation. 🔥 Emery told Garnacho he is a key target, values him highly, and believes he can help his development.
First reported 2026-07-22 13:00 BST
Agreed · contract
Alejandro #Garnacho has agreed personal terms for a contract until 2031 with #AstonVilla, which will sign the winger from #Chelsea on loan with obligation to buy upon reaching certain conditions. #transfers #AVFC
First reported 2026-07-22 17:26 BST
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🚨🟣🔵 EXCLUSIVE: Aston Villa agree deal to sign Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea, here we go! Club to club agreement done on loan with buy clause to become mandatory under certain conditions. Unai Emery wanted Garnacho. Medical also booked.
First reported 2026-07-22 17:10 BST
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As informed in May, Garnacho is ready to leave Chelsea FC this summer. 🔵❌️#CFC
First reported 2026-07-06 16:14 BST
🚨 Understand Chelsea value Garnacho at €50m for clubs abroad and £45m for PL clubs. #CFC ready to let him leave on permanent deal this summer. Garnacho is NOT training under Xabi Alonso as Chelsea work closely with his camp to find solution on exit, same as Andrey Santos.
First reported 2026-07-11 12:37 BST
Chelsea value Alejandro Garnacho at €50m and want a permanent exit. There have been talks with Roma, but the Serie A side want a loan formula. Chelsea are only looking at a permanent sale. Garnacho is drawing interest from England, Italy and Saudi. Like Andrey Santos, he wants to be a regular starter, and Chelsea can’t offer that. Club and player working together to find a solution. Garnacho is yet to report for training as all parties are focused on an exit. Progress being made and it is hoped an exit can be facilitated in the next two weeks.🇦🇷
First reported 2026-07-11 14:10 BST
2026-07-11 14:10 BST · first post at this stage
PLAY ON🚨#Chelsea Alejandro Garnacho, not in Xabi Alonso’s plans at Chelsea, was offered to Juventus over a month ago. 📌 After being left out of the pre‑season squad, his agents approached Juventus, Inter, Roma and Napoli. ⚪ Juventus have paused the evaluation; Inter declined, Roma are open to talks. 💰 Chelsea’s asking price is around €50M; Roma previously proposed €5M loan + €35M obligation.
First reported 2026-07-16 08:30 BST
2026-07-16 08:30 BST · first post at this stage
PLAY ON🚨#Chelsea Alejandro Garnacho, not in Xabi Alonso’s plans at Chelsea, was offered to Juventus over a month ago. 📌 After being left out of the pre‑season squad, his agents approached Juventus, Inter, Roma and Napoli. ⚪ Juventus have paused the evaluation; Inter declined, Roma are open to talks. 💰 Chelsea’s asking price is around €50M; Roma previously proposed €5M loan + €35M obligation.
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🚨 | BREAKING : ALEJANDRO GARNACHO 🇦🇷 AS Roma have contacted Chelsea FC for Alejandro Garnacho in the last 48 hours, official enquiries made! 🇦🇷🚨🔵#CFC The Italian club have made initial contacts with Chelsea FC to understand the conditions of a potential deal, with Garnacho one of the attacking options being assessed this summer. 💣💥 Understand Chelsea FC are OPEN to selling Alejandro Garnacho and are currently demanding a package worth around £40m to sanction his departure. 💰🤝🏻 AS Roma believe Chelsea's valuation is currently too high, with the Serie A club preferring a loan deal including an option to buy worth around €30m. 👀🇮🇹 Nothing advanced or agreed at this stage, with only initial enquiries taking place between the clubs. One to keep a close eye on if talks continue. ⏳️🚨
First reported 2026-07-03 16:52 BST
🚨🇦🇷 Alejandro Garnacho, also open to leaving Chelsea as club prepares to sell him in case of permanent deal proposal. AS Roma want Garnacho but on initial loan, Chelsea insist on permanent to open doors. Garnacho would be keen on Roma move.
First reported 2026-07-11 08:01 BST
2026-07-11 08:01 BST · first post at this stage
PLAY ON🚨🇦🇷 Alejandro Garnacho, also open to leaving Chelsea as club prepares to sell him in case of permanent deal proposal. AS Roma want Garnacho but on initial loan, Chelsea insist on permanent to open doors. Garnacho would be keen on Roma move. https://t.co/yLmSLtIEPB
Offerta della @OfficialASRoma per Garnacho: prestito a 5 milioni con diritto di riscatto fissato a 35 milioni che può diventare obbligo a determinate condizioni @SkySport
Translated: 5m euro loan with a 35m option that can become an obligation on conditions.
First reported 2026-07-13 22:09 BST
#ASRoma have opened talks with #Chelsea to sign Alejandro #Garnacho on loan with the option to buy, but #CFC ask an obligation upon reaching certain conditions. #transfers
First reported 2026-07-14 09:49 BST
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🚨 #ChelseaFC Alejandro Garnacho is Fiorentina’s top target. 📌 Player → Leaving Chelsea 📑 Interest → Atletico Madrid, Aston Villa, Juventus, Inter, Napoli and Roma also keen 💰 Obstacle → Salary demands & Chelsea’s ~€50M fee.
First reported 2026-07-20 18:54 BST
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🚨 | BREAKING : ALEJANDRO GARNACHO 🇦🇷 Al-Qadsiah are showing concrete interest in Alejandro Garnacho and have made official movements for a potential deal! 🇦🇷🚨🇸🇦#SPL Chelsea FC and Alejandro Garnacho's representatives have received official enquiries from Al-Qadsiah regarding the conditions of a potential transfer this summer. 💣💥 Al-Qadsiah are prepared to meet Chelsea FC's £40m valuation for Alejandro Garnacho and also have an important salary package ready if the player gives the green light. 💰🤝🏻 Alejandro Garnacho's interest in a move to Saudi Arabia is currently unknown, with no final decision made by the Argentine winger regarding his future. 👀❌️ Direct talks between Al-Qadsiah and Alejandro Garnacho's camp are expected to take place soon as the Saudi Pro League club look to present their project. 🇸🇦🤝🏻 Nothing is agreed or imminent at this stage, but Al-Qadsiah are pushing and the situation is one to keep a very close eye on. 🚨💥
First reported 2026-07-11 12:45 BST
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🚨#Chelsea Napoli are interested in signing Alejandro Garnacho to strengthen their wing options. 📌 Chelsea could consider selling the 21‑year‑old for around £40M this summer. 👀 The decision stems from frustration within Stamford Bridge. ⚽️ River Plate are also monitoring the player.
First reported 2026-07-03 17:30 BST
2026-07-22 18:27 BST
STANDS🚨🟣🔵 More on Garnacho and Aston Villa exclusive story: the obligation to buy clause is considered easy to reach, almost guaranteed. Chelsea count on permanent transfer for 2027 as Garnacho also signs a four year deal ahead of switch. Second part of medical ongoing now. https://t.co/R1qmQtB5C4
2026-07-21 17:21 BST
STANDSGarnacho to #AVFC expected to go through. Loan with a buy obligation @talkSPORT https://t.co/QVtvVDq0zg
2026-07-21 17:23 BST
STANDS🚨 BREAKING: Alejandro Garnacho’s move to Aston Villa is expected to go through. Set to be a loan with a buy obligation.🇦🇷 https://t.co/VxIBfWPlE4
2026-07-22 19:19 BST
STANDSAlejandro Garnacho has pre-agreed a four-year contract at Aston Villa. The loan with conditional obligation to buy is viewed as easily achieved and appearance-based. Total package including loan fee and conditional obligation has achieved Chelsea's valuation of €50m.🇦🇷 https://t.co/NblynDC1SH
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🚨 Aston Villa agree deal sign Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea. 22yo #CFC winger joins #AVFC on loan + conditional buy obligation. Medical done & Argentina int’l in Birmingham to complete. 4yr contract upon permanent switch - driven by Emery @TheAthleticFC
First reported 2026-07-22 17:25 BST
🚨 Aston Villa agree a deal with Chelsea for Alejandro Garnacho on a loan with a conditional buy obligation. Move driven by Unai Emery.🇦🇷
First reported 2026-07-22 17:38 BST
🚨[OFICIAL] Aston Villa anunció a Alejandro Garnacho como nuevo refuerzo. *️⃣Chelsea lo cedió a préstamo por un año con una obligación de compra.
Translated: Aston Villa announced Alejandro Garnacho as new signing, loaned from Chelsea for one year with obligation to buy.
First reported 2026-07-23 15:28 BST
Chelsea value Alejandro Garnacho at €50m and want a permanent exit. There have been talks with Roma, but the Serie A side want a loan formula. Chelsea are only looking at a permanent sale. Garnacho is drawing interest from England, Italy and Saudi. Like Andrey Santos, he wants to be a regular starter, and Chelsea can’t offer that. Club and player working together to find a solution. Garnacho is yet to report for training as all parties are focused on an exit. Progress being made and it is hoped an exit can be facilitated in the next two weeks.🇦🇷
2026-07-11 14:10 BST
SUBJECTIVE#CFC value Garnacho at €50m. Has interest from multiple clubs in Europe, Saudi and the PL hence he has not returned to training with club's permission. Wants a guarantee of first team football which he does not have currently.
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2026-09-24 19:19 BST
PLAY ON🚨 #Chelsea Chelsea failed to include a January break clause in Garnacho’s loan deal. 📌 → Player cannot be recalled during winter window. https://t.co/lyIbDRHbYW https://t.co/e4bnHgOzCR
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2026-07-14 08:01 BST
PLAY ON🚨🟡🔴 Alejandro Garnacho opened doors to AS Roma move last week as club to club talks continue with intermediaries involved. Roma insist on loan deal with mandatory buy clause, deal on; Chelsea want permanent/guaranteed buy clause. 🎥🇮🇹 https://t.co/qti2GD1YE9 https://t.co/VJwhQaSiYD
2026-07-18 21:38 BST
PLAY ON🚨🇦🇷 Alejandro Garnacho gives priority to AS Roma as potential next destination with talks ongoing with Chelsea. Deal depends on club to club talks as Chelsea insist on permanent/guaranteed exit, Roma offer loan with buy clause to become mandatory. https://t.co/jg6cGpU2gu
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