Chelsea FC set to cut losses on Garnacho after one failed season

Chelsea FC are moving to sell Alejandro Garnacho this summer after just one disastrous season at Stamford Bridge, with manager Xabi Alonso already excluding the Argentina international from pre-season preparations. The Blues signed Garnacho from Manchester United for £40 million last summer, but his time in West London has been marked by inconsistency and attitude concerns, leaving Chelsea desperate to recoup some of their investment.

League standing: Chelsea sit 10th in the Premier League with 52 points from 38 games, 33 points behind leaders Arsenal, and recent form reads LWDLL.

Why Chelsea FC want Garnacho gone now

Chelsea’s decision to move on Garnacho comes after a miserable debut campaign in which he failed to impress either Alonso or his teammates. The 22-year-old was not invited back for pre-season training, a clear signal that he is no longer in the manager’s plans. Former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that Chelsea’s concerns about Garnacho mirror those at Old Trafford: inconsistent performances, questionable attitude, and a lack of reliability when called upon.

Brown added: “You hear the same things about him there as you did at Man United — he’s not consistent enough, not good enough when called upon, and there are doubts about his attitude.” The Blues are now inviting offers from clubs in England, Spain, and Saudi Arabia, though recouping the £40 million fee looks increasingly unlikely.

Manchester United’s £40m gamble pays off — for them

Manchester United, who sold Garnacho to Chelsea last summer, are now laughing all the way to the bank. Brown confirmed United are “delighted” with the deal, which has already proven far more profitable than expected. The Red Devils offloaded a player they no longer wanted for £40 million, and Chelsea’s struggles have only validated their decision.

Garnacho’s time at Stamford Bridge has mirrored his spell at Old Trafford: limited impact, frequent doubts over his professionalism, and a failure to establish himself as a regular starter. His departure would make him the second player in two years to be forced out by two different clubs over similar concerns.

What happens next for Garnacho and Chelsea FC?

Chelsea’s stance is clear: they want Garnacho gone, even if it means taking a loss on the £40 million outlay. Alonso’s pre-season squad, which includes just 27 players, does not feature Garnacho, underlining the manager’s lack of faith in the winger. Brown’s assessment is blunt: “I can’t imagine any club paying £40 million for a player forced out of two clubs in two years, especially with those attitude concerns.”

Garnacho’s future now hinges on finding a club willing to take a risk on a player with his profile. Chelsea, meanwhile, are left nursing a £40 million mistake and searching for a way to recoup some of their losses as they aim to climb the Premier League table.

League standing: Chelsea sit 10th in the Premier League with 52 points from 38 games, 33 points behind leaders Arsenal, and recent form reads LWDLL.