Chelsea's patience exhausted, sets 'unbelievable' selling price for midfielder

Following disappointing performances and controversial social media actions, Chelsea is prepared to sell Alejandro Garnacho in this summer transfer window for £40 million.

The relationship between Alejandro Garnacho and Chelsea has deteriorated to its worst state since the Argentine player arrived at Stamford Bridge. The recent 0-1 defeat against Manchester United not only dealt a heavy blow to Chelsea's Champions League hopes but also became the final straw for the 21-year-old star's future in London.

The disappointment began when Garnacho was substituted onto the field for the injured Estevão in the 17th minute. Facing his former club, where he departed under tense circumstances last summer, Garnacho was completely ineffective.

According to statistics from Statman Dave, during his 74 minutes on the pitch, he lost possession 15 times and failed to deliver a single accurate shot or cross. His inability to overcome left-back Luke Shaw rendered Chelsea's attack impotent, leading to the eventual defeat due to Matheus Cunha's goal.

Not only disappointing on the pitch, Garnacho also angered Chelsea fans with unprofessional actions on social media. He deleted all content related to The Blues from his personal TikTok account and reposted memories from his time wearing the Red Devils' shirt. This move is seen as a public challenge to his employer, especially since his contract still has six years remaining.

At Old Trafford, his former teammates also seemed to withhold respect for him. After the match, Luke Shaw posted a photo of him pushing Garnacho down, accompanied by sarcastic comments from Bruno Fernandes and Joshua Zirkzee. Isolation both on and off the pitch has led Chelsea's leadership to lose patience.

TalkSPORT revealed the club has set a selling price of £40 million, exactly the amount they paid to acquire him, aiming to recoup funds and cleanse the dressing room.

Currently, Argentina's Boca Juniors club is considered a potential destination, though it remains unclear whether Garnacho wishes to leave Europe at this age. With Chelsea trailing the Champions League qualification spot by 7 points, manager Liam Rosenior needs players truly committed to the team rather than troublesome individuals. The upcoming match against Brighton could mark the end of Garnacho's presence in Chelsea's blue shirt.