Chelsea confirmed the signing of Alejandro Garnacho, but that did not prevent the club from going into the market for another striker.
The 40 million pound change of Manchester United’s Argentine wing player was confirmed hours after the 2-0 victory of the blues against Fulham on the Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
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“It is an incredible moment for my family and me to join this great club,” said Garnacho.
“I can’t wait to get started. I saw the Club World Championship and it is something special to join the world champion – we are the best team in the world!
“It’s amazing to be here and I’m very happy.”
Garnacho signed a deal by 2032 and he was able to give his blues debut against Brentford on September 13th.
For United, the sale of the Argentine club marks the largest of the club for a graduate of the academy.
You also introduced a ten percent of the clause sold into the deal.
Who is still trying to sign Chelsea?
Despite the addition of Garnacho, Chelsea wants to further strengthen her attack unit.
Talksport understands that Chelsea has made an offer of € 40 million for Barcelonas Fermin Lopez.
The blues were undertaken throughout the week to reach a player Buy-in Lopez, with the 22-year-old considered his future with the Spanish giants.
Barcelona still has to react to Chelsea’s offer.
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Lopez spent six years in Barcelona’s La Masia Academy before he gave his first team debut in August 2023.
In his first two seasons with Barcelona’s first team, Lopez recorded 19 goals and 11 templates from 88 appearances in all competitions.
What did Hansi Flick say about Lopez ‘potential exit?
In the middle of the speculation about the future of Lopez, the head of Barcelona, Hansi Flick, did not hesitate whether the talented midfielder would remain in the club beyond the transfer window.
“He’s here at the moment,” said Flick on Saturday.
“I spoke to him. I am convinced that he will stay, but in the end I don’t know what happens. We have to wait. I am really happy when the market is closed.
“I told him my opinion, but it is between him and me. Sometimes the players have different thoughts. The players are also many people who may know more than we know.
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“It’s a big business. I have to concentrate on my team and I am really happy that Fermin is playing for Barca.
“He is a really important player for us. He showed this last season. His style is different from other players. He can help us a lot.”
Lopez has only one appearance for Barcelona this season, a 45-minute appearance in a 3-0 win against Mallorca to start the Laliga season.
He remained an unused replacement in Barcelona’s second collision when Levante crossed 3-2.