Chelsea could see a thrilling addition to their squad this weekend as Alejandro Garnacho is poised to make his debut against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium. The 21-year-old winger joined the Blues from Manchester United over the summer in a £40 million deal, giving manager Enzo Maresca a major boost ahead of Premier League action.
Roberto Di Matteo has praised the signing, calling it potentially “one of the best bits of business” Chelsea has done in recent years. After weeks of negotiation, the clubs agreed on a fee midway between Chelsea’s initial £30 million offer and Manchester United’s £50 million valuation.
Garnacho, who missed Argentina’s recent international fixtures, has been training at Chelsea’s Cobham facility in preparation for his debut. Di Matteo remains optimistic, noting that while the winger looks promising on paper, his true value will be determined once he takes the field for the Blues.
“Time will tell if Garnacho is a good signing,” Di Matteo said. “He’s an excellent player and still very young, so he will need to grow and learn how to handle the demands of a new team and club environment.”