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Why Alejandro Garnacho could already be done at Aston Villa as hopeless stats tell story

Alejandro Garnacho could already be on his way out at Aston Villa 😬

Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 8:12 AM
Why Alejandro Garnacho could already be done at Aston Villa as hopeless stats tell story
Key Things to Know
  • Alejandro Garnacho is on a loan deal at Aston Villa from Chelsea that includes conditional purchase terms.
  • The Argentine winger has played only 31 minutes across three substitute appearances for Aston Villa.
  • Unai Emery confirmed that other options on the left wing are currently preferred over Garnacho.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Alejandro Garnacho is being linked with a potential move away from Aston Villa just a month into his loan spell from Chelsea. The Argentine winger has registered only 31 minutes of playing time across three substitute appearances this season, leading to reported interest from teams in LaLiga ahead of the January transfer window.

Villa manager Unai Emery confirmed Garnacho currently trails behind options such as George Hemmings on the left flank following a disrupted pre-season. Any mid-season departure to Spain would reportedly require both Villa and Chelsea to formally agree to terminate the player's loan agreement.

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