- Aston Villa have agreed a deal to sign Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea on a loan with a conditional obligation to buy.
- The arrangement is for a loan with a conditional obligation to buy, which is easily achievable.
- The total package, including the loan fee, is understood to meet Chelsea's valuation.
- Garnacho has already completed a medical in Birmingham and has pre-agreed a four-year contract at Villa Park if the loan deal becomes permanent.
- The terms of the obligation to buy clause have not been disclosed, but it is expected to be triggered if certain conditions are met.
Aston Villa has finalized a loan deal for Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea, with a conditional obligation to buy based on performance metrics. The 22-year-old winger, who completed a medical in Birmingham, is expected to sign a four-year contract if the conditions are met.124
Garnacho's move comes after a challenging season at Chelsea, where he managed just 1,217 Premier League minutes across 25 appearances, averaging less than 49 minutes per game. His only goal in the Premier League highlighted his struggle to secure a regular starting position.
The deal, which is believed to meet Chelsea's valuation of £42.6 million, was influenced by Aston Villa manager Unai Emery, who had previously sought to sign Garnacho when he transferred from Manchester United last summer for £40 million. The conditional obligation to buy is expected to be triggered if Garnacho meets a minimum number of appearances during the 2026-27 season.3
Chelsea's decision to loan out Garnacho follows a record £117 million player sale to Villa and a summer of significant player sales totaling nearly £200 million. Despite his limited impact at Stamford Bridge, sources indicate that Garnacho has remained professional and dedicated, which could bode well for his future at Villa Park.
“Garnacho has already completed a medical in Birmingham and pre-agreed a four-year contract subject to the clause. The deal helps both clubs navigate UEFA's financial rules, with Chelsea securing a £43m fee and Villa offsetting nearly £200m in player sales this summer.”
BBC
