‘There’s interest in him’ — Alonso confirms Garnacho to leave Chelsea

New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has effectively confirmed that Argentine winger Alejandro Garnacho is nearing an exit from Stamford Bridge. Alonso revealed that the club is actively discussing the 22-year-old's future amid substantial interest from multiple clubs.

Speaking at his inaugural press conference, Alonso acknowledged the growing interest in Garnacho from elsewhere. "The situation is we have spoken with the sports directors, and there’s an interest in him from other clubs. So let’s see how it develops, but hopefully it finishes in the best possible way for all parties," Alonso stated. This confirmation appears to open the door for Garnacho's departure, just a year after his high-profile move from Manchester United.

Garnacho has reportedly agreed with Chelsea to stay away from first-team training while he considers his options. Serie A club Roma is among those interested, with Italian giants Napoli, Juventus, and AC Milan also linked. However, Chelsea is understood to favor a permanent transfer over another loan deal, aiming to recoup a significant portion of their investment.

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The situation is we have spoken with the sports directors, and there’s an interest in him from other clubs. So let’s see how it develops, but hopefully it finishes in the best possible way for all parties.

The winger joined Chelsea for a reported £40 million last summer but endured a disappointing debut season, scoring only one Premier League goal as the team finished 10th. His struggles contributed to his omission from Argentina's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Manchester United is also set to benefit from any sale due to a negotiated 10% sell-on clause.

Alonso's comments come as Chelsea undergoes a major squad overhaul. While backing Enzo Fernández to stay amid Real Madrid speculation, Alonso has made it clear Garnacho's future lies elsewhere. "We are starting from zero," Alonso said of the rebuild. "For sure, returning to Europe is a goal. But to reach that goal, you need to do many right things. We are ambitious and we need to show that energy, ambition and hunger to achieve success."

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We are starting from zero. For sure, returning to Europe is a goal. But to reach that goal, you need to do many right things. We are ambitious and we need to show that energy, ambition and hunger to achieve success.