The winger is Villa’s fourth signing of the summer transfer window following the arrivals of Johan Manzambi, Joao Gomes and Modou Keba Cisse at the Europa League champions.
“We are delighted with Alejandro,” said Villa manager Unai Emery. “He is so talented, young and he showed us his wish to help our project. We are really happy.”
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Earlier this month, Garnacho was reportedly told by new Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso he would not be guaranteed regular game time at Stamford Bridge.
The 22-year-old leaves the London club after a poor first season following his move from Manchester United, with Garnacho scoring eight goals in 43 appearances in all competitions for Chelsea last term.
The Blues confirmed the club-record £117 million ($156 million) signing of Villa’s Morgan Rogers on Tuesday.
He’s a Villan 💜
Aston Villa is delighted to announce the signing of Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea on a season-long loan 🤝 pic.twitter.com/btyNI4JMAn
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) July 23, 2026
–AFP
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