{"id":15487,"date":"2026-07-08T18:16:28","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T18:16:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=15487"},"modified":"2026-07-08T18:16:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T18:16:28","slug":"man-united-agree-andrey-santos-transfer-with-chelsea-as-50m-deal-struck","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=15487","title":{"rendered":"Man United agree Andrey Santos transfer with Chelsea as \u00a350m deal struck"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_ea089f\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">Michael Carrick is set to add another Brazil international to his ranks after quickly agreeing a \u00a350 million package for the Chelsea starlet<\/h2>\n<div class=\"Byline_byline-container__K_Owl\" data-testid=\"byline\"><span class=\"Byline_byline-content-wrapper__Imque\" data-testid=\"byline-content\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"Byline_author-badge-date-wrapper__Q7jj1\">\n<p><span class=\"\" data-testid=\"byline-publishedDate\">18:15, 08 Jul 2026<\/span><span class=\"ArticleTimestamp_updated-date__7qD4Q ArticleTimestamp_updated-date-with-published__iFKpF\" data-testid=\"byline-updatedDate\">Updated 18:31, 08 Jul 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37405987\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Man United are set to sign Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos for an initial \u00a348m\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37405987.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_GettyImages-2278726435.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37405987.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/0_GettyImages-2278726435.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37405987.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_GettyImages-2278726435.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37405987.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_GettyImages-2278726435.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Man United are set to sign Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos for an initial \u00a348m\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Man United are set to sign Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos for an initial \u00a348m<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Manchester United have agreed to sign Chelsea star Andrey Santos after reaching a \u00a350million agreement with Chelsea. The Brazilian, 22, is set to follow countryman Ederson to Old Trafford and become the second signing of Michael Carrick&#8217;s midfield rebuild.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Santos is set to move to the Theatre of Dreams on a permanent transfer after talks between United and Chelsea advanced over the last 48 hours. The Red Devils have agreed to pay \u00a348m up front, with a further \u00a32m due in add-ons, the MEN reports.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Personal terms between United and the player have been finalised. As part of the agreement, a 10 per cent sell-on clause has been inserted into the deal, which means Chelsea will take a slice of any future sale.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37405985\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37405985\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5002423654871546\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Michael Carrick is very active in the summer transfer window\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37405985.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_GettyImages-2263201783.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37405985.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_GettyImages-2263201783.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37405985.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_GettyImages-2263201783.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37405985.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_GettyImages-2263201783.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Michael Carrick is very active in the summer transfer window\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Michael Carrick is very active in the summer transfer window<cite aria-label=\"Image: Carl Recine\/Getty Images\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Carl Recine\/Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">But it looks as though Carrick will get his man to partner Ederson in midfield, who is set to join from Atalanta now that the World Cup has concluded. It remains to be seen whether his potential arrival will end United&#8217;s reported interest in Real Madrid star Aurelien Tchouameni.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Santos has been granted permission to travel to Manchester to complete a medical and is now poised to finalise his move to Old Trafford.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The 22-year-old, the first player to arrive under Todd Boehly&#8217;s reign at Stamford Bridge, looks set to fill the void left by Casemiro after his contract expired on June 30.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37405986\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37405986\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5028554253080855\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - MARCH 26: Andrey Santos #8 of Brazil stands for the national anthem before the game between France and Brazil at Gillette Stadium on March 26, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Stephen Nadler\/ISI Photos\/ISI Photos via Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37405986.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Brazil-v-France-International-Friendly.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37405986.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_Brazil-v-France-International-Friendly.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37405986.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Brazil-v-France-International-Friendly.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37405986.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Brazil-v-France-International-Friendly.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Andrey Santos is heading to Old Trafford after three years at Chelsea\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Andrey Santos is heading to Old Trafford after three years at Chelsea<cite aria-label=\"Image: Stephen Nadler\/ISI Photos, ISI Photos via Getty Images\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Stephen Nadler\/ISI Photos, ISI Photos via Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The Brazilian midfielder was used as a rotational option by both Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenior last season, making 42 appearances for Chelsea. That was his first full season in England after mixed loan spells with Nottingham Forest and RC Strasbourg.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Santos was included in Carlo Ancelotti&#8217;s initial 55-man World Cup squad for Brazil in June.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">However, he was omitted as the list was whittled down to 26 players, although Ederson was called up as an emergency option following Wesley&#8217;s injury days before the tournament.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">He has been able to rest prior to the start of pre-season and that will give Carrick a boost as he prepares to push through another signing before their friendly fixtures in Finland, Norway, Sweden and Ireland.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"Factbox_factbox-container__hSMOa\" id=\"factbox\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Entering Factbox content\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37212132\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"factbox\" data-testid=\"factbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 615px) 615px, (max-width: 810px) 810px, 1168px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37186035.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1168v\/4_JS406948811.jpg\" srcset=\"&#10;        https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37186035.ece\/ALTERNATES\/n615\/4_JS406948811.jpg 615w,&#10;        https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37186035.ece\/ALTERNATES\/n810\/4_JS406948811.jpg 810w,&#10;        https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37186035.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1168v\/4_JS406948811.jpg 1168w&#10;    \"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"HeadingThree_heading-three__PBHLs Factbox_heading-three__NXU52 __className_ea089f\">Join Gold Star!<\/h3>\n<div class=\"Factbox_content__xdMV8\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Gold Star is the latest chapter in the evolution of the Daily Star. 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