Manchester United has agreed to pay £50 million to sign Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea. The transfer package breaks down to £48 million guaranteed with £2 million in potential add-ons. Santos, who is 22, has agreed personal terms on a contract running through June 2031 and has been given permission to undergo a medical.
The deal in context
Chelsea originally acquired Santos for approximately £15 million. They’re now selling him to a domestic rival for more than three times that amount. Chelsea has also secured a sell-on clause in the agreement, meaning they’ll get a cut if United eventually moves Santos on for even more money.
Santos struggled to lock down a regular starting spot at Stamford Bridge. The deal was reported on July 8, 2026, with journalists David Ornstein and Fabrizio Romano among those confirming the details.
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