Man Utd seal £50m Andrey Santos deal
- Manchester United have completed the signing of Andrey Santos — the move is confirmed, led by The Athletic and corroborated by 8 reports (99% credibility).
Story log
- 28 AugHeadline refreshed as the story develops
- 28 Aug7 new sources: The Mirror, Premier League, Sky Sports, The Guardian — now 19 tracking the story
- 22 AugDeal confirmed by the reporting
What the reports say
- Andrey Santos has completed a permanent transfer from Chelsea to Manchester United. — Chelsea Football Club (official)
- Andrey Santos signed for Manchester United (arrival from Chelsea) and has joined first-team training. — Manchester United (club site)
- Manchester United confirm Andrey Santos has signed for the club (club announcement/features and signing story). — Manchester United (official)
- David Ornstein/The Athletic reports Manchester United have reached agreement with Chelsea to sign Andrey Santos (fee reported as £48m + £2m add-ons; 10% sell-on clause reported). — UtdReport (citing David Ornstein / The Athletic)
Andrey Santos is a 22-year-old defensive midfielder at Manchester United, rated 69.1 overall by Field Insider's model. An emerging talent, he has been a fringe squad member this season (5.3% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 4 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Santos.
Also this season: 4 apps, 1g on loan at Chelsea · 5 apps, 1g on loan at Chelsea · 6 apps, 0g on loan at Chelsea.
- CChelsea Football Club (official)Andrey Santos has completed a permanent transfer from Chelsea to Manchester United.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 95%
Andrey Santos has completed a permanent transfer from Chelsea to Manchester United.
20 JulRead full article → - MManchester United (club site)Andrey Santos signed for Manchester United (arrival from Chelsea) and has joined first-team training.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 95%
Andrey Santos signed for Manchester United (arrival from Chelsea) and has joined first-team training.
16 JulRead full article → - MManchester United (official)Manchester United confirm Andrey Santos has signed for the club (club announcement/features and signing story).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 95%
Manchester United confirm Andrey Santos has signed for the club (club announcement/features and signing story).
13 JulRead full article → - UUtdReport (citing David Ornstein / The Athletic)David Ornstein/The Athletic reports Manchester United have reached agreement with Chelsea to sign Andrey Santos (fee reported as £48m + £2m add-ons; 10% sell-on clause reported).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
David Ornstein/The Athletic reports Manchester United have reached agreement with Chelsea to sign Andrey Santos (fee reported as £48m + £2m add-ons; 10% sell-on clause reported).
8 JulRead full article → - AASAS (Spain) report: official — Andrey Santos signs for Manchester United; report gives €58m total (€56m fixed + €2m variables) as fee.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 65%
AS (Spain) report: official — Andrey Santos signs for Manchester United; report gives €58m total (€56m fixed + €2m variables) as fee.
13 JulRead full article → - TThe AthleticDavid Ornstein / The Athletic reporting that Manchester United were exploring and then reached agreement to sign Andrey Santos from Chelsea (exclusive transfer reporting).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 64%
David Ornstein / The Athletic reporting that Manchester United were exploring and then reached agreement to sign Andrey Santos from Chelsea (exclusive transfer reporting).
5 JulRead full article → - GGoalGoal reports Manchester United and Chelsea have reached agreement on Andrey Santos transfer — fee reported as up to £50m.Mixed 54%
Goal reports Manchester United and Chelsea have reached agreement on Andrey Santos transfer — fee reported as up to £50m.
8 JulRead full article → - TThe GuardianThe Guardian reports Manchester United started new signing Andrey Santos in a pre-season friendly after his move from Chelsea.Mixed 50%
The Guardian reports Manchester United started new signing Andrey Santos in a pre-season friendly after his move from Chelsea.
18 JulRead full article → - TThe GuardianManchester United have been linked with Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos; reports say United made enquiries and a deal/medical has been reported by transfer insiders (interest / approach reported; status evolving).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Manchester United have been linked with Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos; reports say United made enquiries and a deal/medical has been reported by transfer insiders (interest / approach reported; status evolving).
16 JulRead full article → - TThe GuardianThe Guardian analysis and report on Andrey Santos' move from Chelsea to Manchester United (coverage of the transfer and context/analysis).Mixed 50%
The Guardian analysis and report on Andrey Santos' move from Chelsea to Manchester United (coverage of the transfer and context/analysis).
16 JulRead full article → - PPremierLeague.comPremier League (official site) publishes a feature 'Five reasons why Man Utd have signed Andrey Santos' following his move from Chelsea to Manchester United.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Premier League (official site) publishes a feature 'Five reasons why Man Utd have signed Andrey Santos' following his move from Chelsea to Manchester United.
15 JulRead full article → - PPremier LeaguePremier League: confirmation that Andrey Santos has signed for Manchester United (subject to registration) and squad number revealed in follow-up.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Premier League: confirmation that Andrey Santos has signed for Manchester United (subject to registration) and squad number revealed in follow-up.
13 JulRead full article → - FFourFourTwoFourFourTwo roundup: reports on Manchester United’s transfer window including the signing of Andrey Santos from Chelsea and context for the club's midfield business.Mixed 46%
FourFourTwo roundup: reports on Manchester United’s transfer window including the signing of Andrey Santos from Chelsea and context for the club's midfield business.
28 JulRead full article → - TTeamTalkFabrizio Romano reports Andrey Santos has completed a medical and that clubs have signed documents for a £50m package (personal terms/length reported).ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 37%
Fabrizio Romano reports Andrey Santos has completed a medical and that clubs have signed documents for a £50m package (personal terms/length reported).
9 JulRead full article → - CCaughtOffsideFabrizio Romano reported that Andrey Santos completed a medical in Manchester, documents were signed and he would sign officially the next day (‘here we go’ confirmation).ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 31%
Fabrizio Romano reported that Andrey Santos completed a medical in Manchester, documents were signed and he would sign officially the next day (‘here we go’ confirmation).
9 JulRead full article → - SSky SportsManchester United have agreed a deal to sign Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos (reported package ~£50m: £48m guaranteed + £2m add-ons) with medicals completed/being processed.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 28%
Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos (reported package ~£50m: £48m guaranteed + £2m add-ons) with medicals completed/being processed.
19 JulRead full article → - SSky SportsSky Sports reports Manchester United agreed a £50m deal to sign Andrey Santos from Chelsea and later reports the completion of the signing.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 28%
Sky Sports reports Manchester United agreed a £50m deal to sign Andrey Santos from Chelsea and later reports the completion of the signing.
13 JulRead full article → - SSky SportsMan Utd complete £50m signing of Brazil international midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 28%
Man Utd complete £50m signing of Brazil international midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea.
13 JulRead full article → - TThe MirrorAndrey Santos joined Manchester UnitedConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 23%
Andrey Santos joined Manchester United
28 AugRead full article →