Alejandro Garnacho Rejects Chelsea Move to Join Bayern Munich in £75 Million Deal
Munich, August 14, 2025 — In a dramatic turn during the summer transfer window, Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho has reportedly rejected a lucrative move to Premier League rivals Chelsea in favor of a high-profile switch to German giants Bayern Munich. The deal, worth a staggering £75 million, marks one of the most significant transfers of the 2025 window so far.
The 21-year-old Argentine star had been at the center of intense transfer speculation for weeks, with both Chelsea and Bayern Munich vying for his signature. Sources close to the negotiations confirm that while Chelsea had agreed personal terms with Garnacho and were in advanced talks with Manchester United, the winger opted to reject the London club’s offer, citing a stronger footballing project and Champions League ambitions at Bayern.
Garnacho’s decision comes as a blow to Chelsea, who were keen to bolster their attacking options following a disappointing Premier League campaign. The Blues saw Garnacho as a key piece in their rebuild under new manager Enzo Maresca. However, Bayern Munich’s sporting project, along with the prospect of working under manager Vincent Kompany and competing for major silverware, ultimately swayed the player’s decision.
Bayern’s offer, understood to be around £75 million, was enough to convince Manchester United to part ways with one of their brightest young talents. While United were initially reluctant to sell, mounting financial pressures and the need to reinforce other areas of the squad led them to accept the German club’s bid. The Red Devils are expected to reinvest the funds into multiple areas, including midfield and defense.
Garnacho joined Manchester United’s academy from Atlético Madrid in 2020 and quickly rose through the ranks. Known for his pace, flair, and direct style of play, he became a regular under former manager Erik ten Hag and remained a fan favorite. He scored 10 goals and provided 7 assists in all competitions last season, and was recently capped by Argentina in Copa América 2024.
In a brief statement shared on his social media, Garnacho expressed gratitude toward Manchester United and its fans, saying, “Thank you for believing in me. Manchester will always be in my heart, but now it’s time for a new chapter. I’m excited to join Bayern and fight for trophies in a new league.”
The move highlights Bayern Munich’s continued commitment to rejuvenating their squad after a transitional season. Having already signed key reinforcements in midfield and defense earlier this summer, Garnacho’s arrival is expected to provide much-needed width and creativity in the final third, particularly following Leroy Sané’s exit.
Garnacho is expected to undergo a medical in Munich later this week and will be unveiled officially at the Allianz Arena before the Bundesliga season kicks off.
As Chelsea now turns their attention to alternative targets, questions will be asked about how they failed to secure one of Europe’s most promising young attackers. For Bayern, however, the capture of Garnacho signals serious intent ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.
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