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Garnacho signs with Aston Villa amid expectations for improved performance

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 5:29 PM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Garnacho signs with Aston Villa amid expectations for improved performance
Summary

Alejandro Garnacho has joined Aston Villa on an initial loan with an obligation to buy. Villa manager Unai Emery has prioritized bolstering his squad following the sale of Rogers to Chelsea for a club-record £117 million. Garnacho, who has previously struggled for form at Chelsea, recorded one goal and four assists last season. With a four-year contract already agreed, the 20-year-old will need to show significant improvement to meet Emery's demands and take advantage of the opportunity at Villa Park.

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  • •Garnacho joins Aston Villa on loan with an option to buy.
  • •Emery seeks to rebuild the squad after Rogers' departure.
  • •Garnacho recorded one goal and four assists in 24 Premier League games last season.
  • •A four-year contract has been agreed pending the loan's success.
  • •Emery aims to maximize Garnacho's potential to enhance team performance.
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  • 5:29 PMYahoo Sports — Garnacho will need to raise his game
What they're saying
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Garnacho arrives at Aston Villa still with more promise than pedigree. Emery has shown faith in moving for the eight-cap Argentina international as he looks to rebuild his squad at Villa Park. With Rogers moving to Stamford Bridge for a club-record sale of £117m, the club needed to act.

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