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What Chelsea insiders think about Andrey Santos will be music to fans’ ears

According to recent reports, insiders at Chelsea feel Manchester United massively overpaid for Andrey Santos in the summer.

By Leah Jones · The Pride Of London

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 10:00 PM

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Chelsea insiders reportedly believe Manchester United overpaid by around £25 million to sign midfielder Andrey Santos.
Santos completed a permanent transfer to Manchester United for a total fee of £50 million, including add-ons.
Chelsea negotiated a 10 percent sell-on clause as part of the agreement with Manchester United.

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Reports indicate that Chelsea insiders believe Manchester United significantly overpaid by roughly £25 million to sign Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos in a permanent summer deal. United signed the 22-year-old for £50 million, structured as £48 million guaranteed plus £2 million in add-ons, while Chelsea also secured a 10 percent sell-on clause.

The writer argues Chelsea secured a far better deal than their rivals, noting Santos has struggled for regular playing time under Michael Carrick with only four Premier League starts. The piece highlights recruitment concerns regarding Santos's mobility alongside Youri Tielemans and questions his fit in United's midfield.

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