Manchester United have agreed a £50m deal for Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos
Andrey Santos is set to join Manchester United after the Red Devils agreed a deal with Chelsea for the highly-rated Brazilian.
The Red Devils have moved quickly in the summer market to secure one of Brazil’s young midfielders, bolstering their squad ahead of a tough domestic and European campaign.
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Fabrizio Romano confirmed Andrey Santos’ deal with Manchester United
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the deal is fully sealed, giving his trademark “here we go” seal of approval.
Manchester United have agreed to meet Chelsea’s asking price, paying a total package worth £50 million.
The structure of the deal satisfied Chelsea’s financial demands while protecting their long-term interests, as the West London club also successfully negotiated a 10% sell-on clause in the contract.
?? Andrey Santos goes to Manchester United, here we go! A medical to be booked in the next 24h for the Brazilian midfielder.#MUFC paid £50m for the same amount Chelsea asked for plus a 10% sell-on clause.
The contract until June 2031 will be signed tomorrow — according to @David_Ornstein. pic.twitter.com/l0o2LFXBtC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 8, 2026
United’s sporting department, greatly assisted by the familiarity of technical director Christopher Vivell, directed the 22-year-old player to inject dynamic energy and technical safety into their main structure.
Santos, who has spent time on loan showing his skills, was seen as a key addition after his pursuit of other midfield goals failed to materialise.
Medical signing and contract in the next 24 hours
Events are now unfolding quickly behind the scenes. As per Romano’s follow-up update, Santos is scheduled to fly to Manchester in the next 24 hours for a full health check-up and to complete personal goals.
A long-term contract valid until June 2031 is ready and expected to be signed soon after the completion of the medical examination.
??? Andrey Santos will be in Manchester for a medical and contract signing in the next 24 hours.
Chelsea approved Santos’ medical on Thursday in Manchester. ?? pic.twitter.com/UAKe26DHIS
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 8, 2026
How will Andrey Santos fit into Michael Carrick’s midfield
Under the strategic direction of Michael Carrick, Manchester United have evolved into a fluid, midfield-heavy system that requires creativity and great spatial awareness. Santos fits the bill perfectly.
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Positioned as the perfect box-to-box man, the young Brazilian has incredible football skills, able to cut off opponents’ transitions while moving the ball forward well under intense pressure.
Playing alongside Kobbie Mainoo, and Ederson, who has also agreed a deal with the Red Devils, Santos will provide a defensive anchor and physical dominance, allowing United’s creative players more freedom to set the tempo in the final third.
