Aston Villa have reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign Argentine winger Alejandro Garnacho on an initial loan deal that includes a conditional obligation to make the move permanent.

The transfer is expected to be completed after the 22-year-old successfully undergoes the remaining formalities, with Villa manager Unai Emery playing a major role in pushing for the signing.

Emery has reportedly admired Garnacho for some time and believes the young forward has the qualities needed to strengthen Villa’s attacking options ahead of the new season.

Under the terms of the agreement, Garnacho will spend the upcoming campaign at Villa Park before a permanent transfer is triggered if certain conditions are met.

Should that happen, the Argentina international has already agreed to a long-term contract with the Midlands club.

The move comes shortly after Chelsea completed the high-profile signing of Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa in a club-record transfer.

While the two deals are separate, Villa’s decision to structure Garnacho’s arrival as a loan is believed to be influenced by financial regulations governing transfers between clubs involved in UEFA competitions.

Garnacho joined Chelsea from Manchester United last summer but struggled to secure a regular starting place during his first season at Stamford Bridge.

Despite showing flashes of brilliance, the winger found opportunities limited, making a number of appearances across all competitions while contributing several goals.

Before his move to Chelsea, Garnacho enjoyed a promising spell at Manchester United, where he emerged as one of the club’s brightest young talents.

However, his relationship with the coaching staff deteriorated, eventually leading to his departure from Old Trafford.

Villa see the Argentine as an ideal addition to their squad following the departure of key players in wide attacking positions.

His pace, dribbling ability and creativity are expected to provide Emery with greater tactical flexibility as the club prepares for another demanding campaign.

Football finance experts believe the structure of the agreement could also benefit both clubs by helping them comply with UEFA’s financial regulations.

Delaying a permanent transfer under specific conditions may allow Aston Villa and Chelsea to manage their accounts more effectively while remaining within spending limits.

For Garnacho, the switch offers a fresh opportunity to revive his career in the Premier League. With regular playing time and the confidence of his new manager, the talented winger will be hoping to rediscover the form that once made him one of Argentina’s most exciting young footballers and establish himself as a key figure in Aston Villa’s ambitions for the seasons ahead.