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Manchester United agree $67M deal with Chelsea for Santos

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Last updated Jul 8, 2026

Manchester United agree $67M deal with Chelsea for Santos

Summary

Manchester United have reached an agreement with Chelsea for midfielder Andrey Santos, valued at approximately £50 million. The deal involves an initial payment of £48 million with an additional £2 million in achievable add-ons, along with a 10% sell-on clause for Chelsea. United's interest intensified after a weekend inquiry, as they seek to bolster their midfield following the departure of Casemiro and amid injury concerns regarding Manuel Ugarte. Santos is set to undergo a medical ahead of the imminent transfer, which comes as United's senior players prepare for pre-season training.

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•United agree £50m deal for Santos with Chelsea.
•Santos will undergo a medical clearance soon.
•Contract includes a 10% sell-on clause for Chelsea.
•United's midfield depth was a major concern for the new season.
•Santos is Chelsea's third significant departure this summer.

Latest Updates

5:40 AMYahoo Sports — Andrey Santos: How Man United landed sought-after midfield starlet
7:05 PMYahoo Sports — Manchester United close in on Chelsea deal for Andrey Santos
6:03 PMESPN Soccer — Sources: Utd, Chelsea agree $67M deal for Santos
5:09 PMBBC Football — Man Utd agree deal for Chelsea's Santos

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Manchester United agreed a deal for their second summer signing yesterday, with the news that a fee had been agreed with Chelsea for Andrey Santos.Santos dealA package of £50 million has been accepte...
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Manchester United have stepped up their pursuit of Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos, with reports claiming the clubs have agreed a deal worth up to £50 million.The Red Devils are set to pay an initia...
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