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Alejandro Garnacho signs on loan at Aston Villa from Chelsea

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 9:57 AM

Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Alejandro Garnacho signs on loan at Aston Villa from Chelsea

Summary

Alejandro Garnacho has joined Aston Villa on loan from Chelsea, a move confirmed today. Previously sidelined after not training with Chelsea's squad, the winger aims to revitalize his career with Villa. His loan includes an obligation to buy based on appearances, similar to Harvey Elliott's situation last season. This transition follows a two-year period where Garnacho's progress has stalled, despite an early-career highlight as part of Argentina's Copa America-winning squad in 2024. Villa manager Unai Emery will assess Garnacho's potential impact once he integrates with the team.

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By the Numbers

•Garnacho did not train with Chelsea prior to leaving for Villa.
•Loan deal includes an obligation to buy based on appearances.
•Harvey Elliott's recent loan at Villa raised concerns about loan success.
•Garnacho won Premier League goal of the season in 2023-24.
•Manager Emery seeks to gauge Garnacho's fit within the squad.

Latest Updates

9:57 AMYahoo Sports — 'Shadow of Elliott saga hangs over Garnacho future'

What they're saying

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Alejandro Garnacho had no future with Xabi Alonso's new-look Chelsea - he did not train with the squad before leaving for Aston Villa in July. Chelsea have the chance to make their money back on their outlay to sign him from Manchester United, Villa get an international winger and the player has a chance to revitalise a flailing career. For instance, Harvey Elliott would have triggered a move worth £35m if he made just 10 Premier League appearances last season.
— Yahoo Sports

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