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Andrey Santos set to join Manchester United from Chelsea

ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 4:10 PM

Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Andrey Santos set to join Manchester United from Chelsea

Summary

Andrey Santos will soon be announced as a Manchester United player after a deal was struck on Wednesday. Manchester United agreed to a transfer fee of fifty million pounds, with forty-eight million guaranteed and an additional two million in add-ons. The move comes after Chelsea accepted the transfer alongside a ten percent sell-on clause. Santos underwent a successful medical at Carrington and has signed a five-year contract with an option for an additional year. Brazilian media reports highlight the expectations placed on Santos to replace fellow Brazilian Casemiro in United's midfield.

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Key Details

•Santos completed a medical and signed a five-year deal with Manchester United.
•United secured a transfer fee of fifty million pounds from Chelsea.
•Santos is viewed as a potential replacement for Casemiro in midfield.
•Brazilian media emphasizes high expectations for Santos at United.
•His strong passing and tackling ability may bolster United's midfield.

Latest Updates

2:47 PMESPN Soccer — United seal £50m Santos move, Éderson's stalls
4:10 PMYahoo Sports — Andrey Santos to Man United: Brazilian media react

What they're saying

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Any time now, Andrey Santos will be announced as a Manchester United player.United struck the deal on Wednesday, with the Brazilian set to join from Chelsea. United offered fifty million pounds, forty...
— Yahoo Sports