Overview

• A £40m fee with a 10% sell-on clause took Alejandro Garnacho to Chelsea on a seven-year deal, ranking among United’s highest-value sales.
• Under Ruben Amorim, Garnacho was placed with an exiled group after asking to leave, following disciplinary flashpoints and a public gripe over Europa League final selection.
• He trained alone at Carrington in the summer before the transfer, and coverage suggests United viewed an exit as the best solution despite his talent.
• The winger has made brief substitute appearances for Chelsea in a 2-2 draw with Brentford and a Champions League loss to Bayern, and he has yet to start.
• Many United supporters are voicing resentment ahead of his return, with reporting indicating he should expect a hostile reception at Old Trafford this weekend.