Man Utd signs Andrey Santos from Chelsea for £50 million

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Man Utd signs Andrey Santos from Chelsea for £50 million
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Manchester United has secured the signing of midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea for £50 million. The deal consists of a guaranteed £48 million, plus up to £2 million in add-ons, while Chelsea retains a 10 percent sell-on clause. Santos joins United as the first permanent addition under new head coach Michael Carrick after facing challenges for playing time at Chelsea. The player expressed excitement about the move and the opportunity to learn from Carrick. In related news, United is reportedly engaged in talks to sign Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa for £36 million.

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  • •Andrey Santos is a 22-year-old Brazil international.
  • •Santos becomes United's first permanent signing this summer.
  • •He joined Chelsea from Vasco da Gama in 2023.
  • •United are also negotiating for Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa.
  • •Santos could not secure a regular starting position at Chelsea.
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Man Utd have completed the signing of Andrey Santos from Chelsea for £50m.

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