River Plate will reportedly look to sign 21-year-old Argentine international Alejandro Garnacho on loan from Chelsea in the summer transfer window.
According to an update by Argentine journalist Gonzalo Carol, struggling Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho is the subject of interest from River Plate. The South American heavyweights are keen on reinforcing their offensive unit by signing a wide attacker in the coming months.
The latest report has revealed that River Plate’s head coach Eduardo Coudet has “reached out directly to call Garnacho to lure him with an ambitious project” this summer. A deal may be on the cards, with Chelsea open to sanctioning a loan exit for the Madrid-born winger.
How has Alejandro Garnacho fared at Chelsea?
Alejandro Garnacho has endured a topsy-turvy ride since joining Chelsea from Manchester United in a deal worth £40 million last summer. The 21-year-old rose in prominence during his spell with Manchester United, with Erik ten Hag handing him his breakthrough in the senior setup. However, the youngster’s stint at Old Trafford ended after a run-in with Ruben Amorim towards the end of the 2024/25 season.
The Argentine international has shown flashes of brilliance since joining Chelsea, but has been inconsistent thus far, scoring eight goals and providing four assists in 37 appearances across all competitions. However, Garnacho’s stock remains high, with River Plate among the prospective suitors vying for his signature.
What next?
River Plate’s interest in Alejandro Garnacho is understandable. The South American giants have not been at their best in the first few months of the 2026 season, and they trail Independiente del Valle by three points in Group B of Liga Profesional. So, they are mulling over dipping their toes in the market for an offensive reinforcement heading into the upcoming transfer window.
Recent reports have linked River Plate with several well-known Premier League attackers, including Gabriel Jesus. However, a pacy and tricky winger like Garnacho can be a top-notch short-term addition to Eduardo Coudet’s attack.
Interestingly, recent reports have claimed that Chelsea may be open to selling Garnacho after only one season. With the Blues ready to sanction a loan exit for the 21-year-old Argentine international “so he can rack up experience in South American soccer” in the coming months, a temporary move to River Plate may be on the cards.
