Argentinian surplus to requirements at ChelseaDeal follows Morgan Rogers’ switch to Stamford BridgeAston Villa have confirmed the loan signing of the Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho, as a summer of change continues at Villa Park.The deal for Garnacho’s season-long loan includes a conditional obligation to buy a player who joined Chelsea last August from Manchester United in a deal worth £40m. Villa will be expected to pay a similar fee for Garnacho, who struggled to impress at Stamford Bridge despite featuring in 43 games in all competitions and scoring eight goals. Alejandro Garnacho has scored eight goals in 43 appearances in all competitions for Chelsea last term.
(EPA Images pic) LONDON: Alejandro Garnacho has completed a season-long loan move to Aston Villa from Premier League rivals Chelsea, it was announced Thursday. The winger is Villa's fourth signing of the summer transfer window following the arrivals of Johan Manzambi, Joao Gomes and Modou Keba Cisse at the Europa League champions. "We are delighted with Alejandro," said Villa manager Unai Emery.
"He is so talented, young and he showed us his wish to help our project. We are really happy." Earlier this month, Garnacho was reportedly told by new Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso he would not be guaranteed regular game time at Stamford Bridge. The 22-year-old leaves the London club after a poor first season following his move from Manchester United, with Garnacho scoring eight goals in 43 appearances in all competitions for Chelsea last term.
The Blues confirmed the club-record £117 million (US$156 million) signing of Villa's Morgan Rogers on Tuesday. Aston Villa sign Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho in a loan deal that will become permanent "if certain criteria are met". At the age of just 22, Alejandro Garnacho's career is at a crossroads, but his move to Aston Villa, driven by Unai Emery, offers the perfect chance to get it back on track.
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