Manchester United agree £50m deal to sign Chelsea's Andrey Santos
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Manchester United has reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign midfielder Andrey Santos for £48m plus £2m in add-ons. Chelsea will retain a 10% sell-on clause. The 22-year-old Brazilian, who joined Chelsea in January 2023, became a first-team option last season and contributed to their FIFA Club World Cup win. This deal represents a significant investment in United's midfield amid their summer rebuilding efforts. Next steps include a medical and finalizing personal terms at Old Trafford.
- •Santos's transfer fee is structured at £48m plus £2m in performance-related add-ons.
- •Chelsea previously rejected bids from West Ham and Al Qadsiah for Santos.
- •Santos made 43 appearances for Chelsea last season.
- •Chelsea signed Santos from Vasco da Gama in January 2023.
- •United is focused on reinforcing their midfield this summer.
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea Sell Santos to Man United for £50m in Deal with 10% Sell-On Clause
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