“We’re the Best Team in the World”: Ex-Man United Star After Joining Chelsea
- Former Manchester United striker Alejandro Garnacho has signed for Chelsea for around £40m, running till 2032
- The 21-year-old is the Blues' ninth signing after Brazilian Joao Pedro, Liam Delap, Estevao, and Jamie Gittens
- Chelsea won the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup after beating Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 at MetLife Stadium, with Cole Palmer scoring a brace
Argentine winger Alejandro Garnacho has described Chelsea as the best club in the world.
Chelsea have confirmed the signing of the prolific player from Manchester United for the sum of £40m on a seven-year contract.
The 21-year-old was present at Stamford Bridge when the team beat Fulham 2-0, with goals coming from Brazilian forward Joao Pedro and Argentine Enzo Fernandez.
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Garnacho unveiled at Chelsea
Former Manchester United star Alejandro Garnacho turned down offers from potential suitors to join Chelsea.
According to Sky Sports, the Argentina international said he cannot wait to play at Stamford Bridge and that his impact will be felt.
The former Spain U18 described the Blues as a special team that has won all the available trophies. He said:
"I can't wait to get started. I watched the Club World Cup and to join the world champions is special - we're the best team in the world! It's amazing to be here and I'm very happy."
Chelsea beat Paris Saint-Germain to win the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in MetLife Stadium in the USA, with Cole Palmer scoring a brace and new signing Joao Pedro sealing the victory.
The London Club also won the 2025 UEFA Conference League after coming from behind to thrash Real Betis 4-1. The six-time Premier League winners also made history by becoming the first club to win all major European trophies.
Fans react
@AJSilverCFC said:
"Hopes he changes the hair do. Its terrible. Eat more too. Looks like he needs more flesh tbh."
@MrFEM0 wrote:
"He never rated United, Ronaldo was the only reason he had passion for them.😂"
@polecalmer_20 added:
"He is here and he is perfect."
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Garnacho's record with Man United
Former Argentina U20 player Alejandro Garnacho scored 16 goals and made 63 appearances for Manchester United in the EPL.
According to the official website, the 21-year-old spent time at the academy of Getafe and Atletico Madrid before joining the Red Devils in 2020 at the age of 16.
In the 2023/24 season under former manager Erik ten Hag, the 21-year-old cemented his position as a starter in his former club, scoring seven goals in 36 matches.
The winger scored a dramatic brace in United's 4-3 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Jackson's agent sends message to Chelsea fans from Germany
Legit.ng earlier reported that Nicolas Jackson’s agent, Diomansy Kamara, has sent a message to fans of Chelsea Football Club as the striker arrives in Germany for medicals at Bayern Munich.
The player's agent may not quite understand how transport works, but he seems quite adamant about not bringing his client back to London anytime soon.
Source: Legit.ng
