Why did Manchester United pay Chelsea £48m for Andrey Santos?
Manchester United signed Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea for £48 million. The move comes as United seeks midfield reinforcements following Casemiro's departure and Manuel Ugarte's injury. Santos is expected to complement young talent Kobbie Mainoo, bringing defensive skills and effective playmaking.
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Published 16 Jul 2026, 11:43 UTC · Updated 16 Jul 2026, 12:00 UTC
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