Aston Villa have completed the signing of winger Alejandro Garnacho on a season-long loan from Chelsea.
The 22-year-old becomes the fourth summer acquisition for the reigning Europa League champions, following the arrivals of Johan Manzambi, Joao Gomes, and Modou Keba Cisse. Aston Villa manager Unai Emery expressed his excitement about the transfer.
"We are delighted with Alejandro," Emery said. "He is so talented, young and he showed us his wish to help our project. We are really happy."
Garnacho's move comes after he was reportedly informed by Chelsea's newly appointed manager, Xabi Alonso, that he would not be guaranteed regular playing time at Stamford Bridge this season. The winger had a difficult debut campaign in London following his transfer from Manchester United, recording eight goals in 43 appearances across all competitions for Chelsea last term.
In a related move, Chelsea confirmed the signing of Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers for a club-record fee of £117 million ($156 million).
