BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JULY 23: Alejandro Garnacho of Aston Villa poses for a picture with Unai Emery manager of Aston Villa at Bodymoor Heath training ground on July 23, 2026 in Birmingham, England.
(Photo by Neville Williams/Aston Villa FC via Getty Images) Aston Villa FC via Getty ImagesAlejandro Garnacho’s move to Aston Villa was made official this morning, with the 22-year-old winger joining Villa for at least the season, and probably for well beyond.
Chelsea’s brief statement, wishing him “the best as he continues his career at Aston Villa” underlines the disappointment of his time at Stamford Bridge.
“I was looking for a club to get confidence at and to try to be the player I was in my first years at Manchester United.
I spoke with the manager and I think he will give me the confidence to be here and to help the team.” -Alejandro Garnacho; source: Aston Villa FC
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JULY 23: Alejandro Garnacho of Aston Villa poses for a picture with Unai Emery manager of Aston Villa at Bodymoor Heath training ground on July 23, 2026 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Neville Williams/Aston Villa FC via Getty Images) Aston Villa FC via Getty Images
Alejandro Garnacho’s move to Aston Villa was made official this morning, with the 22-year-old winger joining Villa for at least the season, and probably for well beyond. There’s a “conditional obligation” for Villa to make the move permanent should “certain criteria be met”. According to earlier reports, those criteria are not expected to be difficult to meet (minimum number of appearances and the like), and a four-year contract shall await him as well.
According to Sky Sports, the “loan fee is understood to meet Chelsea’s valuation” in the region of £40m, matching the fee we paid last season to Manchester United.
Chelsea’s brief statement, wishing him “the best as he continues his career at Aston Villa” underlines the disappointment of his time at Stamford Bridge. Though he made 43 appearances and scored eight goals in all competitions, it’s safe to say that he couldn’t exactly get back to the promise of his early seasons at Manchester United. Perhaps he will have better luck at Villa.
“I was looking for a club to get confidence at and to try to be the player I was in my first years at Manchester United. I spoke with the manager and I think he will give me the confidence to be here and to help the team.” -Alejandro Garnacho; source: Aston Villa FC
