Manchester United signs midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea for £48 million
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 6:00 AM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Manchester United has completed the signing of Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea for an initial fee of £48 million, with potential add-ons of £2 million. Santos, who has signed a contract until 2031, had previously shown promise in Ligue 1 but remains an uncertain prospect for United fans. His move comes after a lackluster spell in European football and he is expected to compete for a starting role in the midfield. Santos has joined his new teammates in training and could feature in a friendly against Wrexham in Helsinki today.
- •Santos signed a contract with United until 2031, with an option for an additional year.
- •United secured his transfer after a notable loan spell in France.
- •Santos missed out on the Brazil World Cup squad, raising concerns about his recent performance.
- •He is in contention to play in an exhibition match against Wrexham today.
- •Santos's transfer represents a significant financial gain for Chelsea.
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — A Brazilian view on Andrey Santos at Man United: Why 'nobody is quite sure' about new midfielder signing
"The Sporting News Brazil chief editor offers insight into Andrey Santos after his move from Chelsea.
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