AS Roma has officially submitted a transfer proposal for Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho as the Serie A club looks to bolster its attacking options ahead of a Champions League campaign, according to reports from Jateng Akurat citing Corriere dello Sport. The 22-year-old Argentine forward is navigating an uncertain future at Stamford Bridge following a challenging debut season in English football.
Roma Weighs Offer Structure for Garnacho
The Italian side is actively pursuing different financial structures to secure the young winger. According to reports from Jateng Akurat, Roma has weighed a direct transfer bid valued at €38 juta. However, the more prominent proposal centers on a loan arrangement carrying a €5 juta initial fee paired with a €35 juta permanent purchase option that could transform into a mandatory obligation upon reaching specific performance thresholds.
Chelsea, conversely, maintains a firm stance on preferring an outright permanent sale. The West London club values the player around £42,5 juta, looking to generate immediate funds and remove his wages from the financial ledger. This valuation contrasts with the £40 million fee Chelsea originally paid to Manchester United for his services last summer.
A Difficult Debut Season at Stamford Bridge
Garnacho experienced a demanding introduction to life in West London. Across all competitions during the recent campaign, he managed eight goals from 43 appearances. His output in the Premier League proved particularly sparse, yielding just a single goal over the course of the domestic schedule.
That dip in form carried substantial professional consequences. The forward missed out on selection for Argentina’s squad ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and was subsequently left out of Chelsea’s first-team pre-season training sessions under new leadership.
Xabi Alonso Addresses Squad Planning
Newly appointed Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has acknowledged that the player does not currently feature in his tactical plans for the upcoming campaign. Discussing the situation during his opening press conference, Alonso stated as reported by Jateng Akurat: “Kami sudah berbicara dengan direktur olahraga, dan ada minat dari klub lain untuknya. Mari kita lihat bagaimana perkembangannya. Saya harap ini berakhir dengan cara terbaik bagi semua pihak”.
Roma’s Broader Transfer Strategy and Options
Having finished third in Serie A last term, Roma is seeking significant reinforcements in the final third. Alongside their pursuit of Garnacho, the Italian club has monitored Diego Moreira of Strasbourg—another side operating under the BlueCo ownership umbrella—raising the possibility of a coordinated multi-player negotiation, as detailed by Jateng Akurat.
Meanwhile, alternative targets have also surfaced in European media.
Next Steps in the Transfer Saga
Negotiations between Stamford Bridge and the Stadio Olimpico remain ongoing as both clubs attempt to bridge the gap between a loan-with-option structure and a permanent sale. Further updates are expected as the summer transfer window progresses toward its official deadline.
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