Brazilian Midfielder Clears Final Hurdle

Andrey Santos has completed his medical examination ahead of a move to Manchester United, according to reports. The 22-year-old Brazilian traveled to Manchester after Chelsea granted permission for the tests, marking the final procedural step before an official announcement. United agreed a fee worth £50 million, structured as £48 million guaranteed plus £2 million in achievable add-ons. Chelsea also secured a 10 percent sell-on clause, protecting future value should United later sell the midfielder. Personal terms were finalized well before the medical, meaning this transfer moved quickly once talks intensified.

Santos becomes United’s second midfield addition of the summer, following Ederson’s arrival from Atalanta. Michael Carrick now gains two fresh options before pre-season begins at Carrington. The move ends Santos’ path to regular football at Stamford Bridge, where Moises Caicedo’s long-term contract extension blocked his route to a starting role. Rather than settling for rotation minutes behind Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez, Santos pushed for a fresh challenge elsewhere.

United Overhaul Continues at Old Trafford

Chelsea valued Santos highly but ultimately accepted an offer they viewed as fair, especially given his limited first-team opportunities last season. He made 28 Premier League appearances for the Blues, showing flashes of the composure and range that first attracted admirers across Europe. United fended off interest from rival Premier League clubs and Saudi sides to complete the deal. 

This transfer forms part of a broader midfield rebuild under Carrick, who is reshaping the squad after a difficult period at the club. Supporters tracking United’s summer business, alongside broader transfer market movement, can follow ongoing coverage at kcpredict.com. Further details on the deal’s structure were confirmed by Sky Sports, which reported the sell-on clause terms. Santos now awaits confirmation before officially becoming a Manchester United player.