Manchester United sign Andrey Santos from Chelsea for £48m

Manchester United have completed the signing of Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea for a reported fee of £48 million, with an additional £2 million in potential add-ons. The 22-year-old, who has signed a five-year contract, becomes the club's first major acquisition of the summer transfer window.

The deal, confirmed on July 13, 2026, includes a 10 percent sell-on clause for Chelsea. Upon his arrival, Santos expressed his excitement, stating he had dreamed of playing for the club and was eager to contribute energy and competitiveness to the squad. Manchester United's director of football, Jason Wilcox, praised Santos as an outstanding midfielder with excellent technical qualities and significant potential for further development.

The move is part of a broader midfield overhaul at Old Trafford following the departure of Casemiro and a long-term knee injury to Manuel Ugarte while on international duty. In a related development, the club has reportedly triggered a £35 million release clause for Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans, with a deal expected to be finalized. Concurrently, United have abandoned a planned move for Atalanta's Ederson, despite having previously...