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Andrey Santos

ChelseaMan United

Latest development

Official confirmation on record. · 13 Jul

First reported

13 Jul

The Transfer Desk's View

Andrey Santos has officially completed his move to Manchester United from Chelsea. Multiple 'here we go' reports and official club confirmations from reputable sources validate the transfer, ending initial speculation.

Evidence 10.0/10 · Football fit 10.0/10

Evidence breakdown
Source strengthStrong
Transfer stageOfficial
Main blockerNone — done

Why this rating?

17 reports tracked, including 4 high‑trust outlets.

There's no strong reason to doubt the story, so the rating isn't capped much.

Latest: Official confirmation on record.

Coverage

17 reports

4 high-trust sources

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Story momentum

Done

This story is closed. Done — final verdict.

Story trust record

Last evidence check 13 Jul · 12 material stages · 0 correction or setback updates

Ratings are revised when stronger evidence, a denial or a competing outcome arrives. Every material change remains visible below with its original source.

Deal timeline

Material developments only. Repeated reports are grouped as corroboration.

  1. Transfer officially confirmed

    Andrey Santos signs for Manchester United

    1 high-trust
    BBC Sport

  2. Here we go

    Manchester United is pleased to confirm that Andrey Santos has joined the club, subject to registration. The Brazil international has signed a contract until June 2031, with the option to extend for a further year.

    1 high-trust
    BBC Sport

  3. Transfer officially confirmed

    Andrey Santos signs for Man Utd

    1 high-trust
    BBC Sport

  4. Here we go

    Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Andrey Santos on a contract until June 2031, with an option to extend.

    1 high-trust
    BBC Sport

  5. Transfer officially confirmed

    Andrey Santos signs for Manchester United

    1 high-trust
    BBC Sport

  6. Club agreement reached

    United are understood to have paid an initial £65m for the 22-year-old, who is the third midfielder to join this summer, after Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos.

    1 high-trust
    The Guardian

  7. Here we go

    Andrey Santos signs for Man Utd

    1 high-trust
    BBC Sport

  8. Here we go

    Manchester United is pleased to confirm that Andrey Santos has joined the club, subject to registration. The Brazil international has signed a contract until June 2031, with the option to extend for a further year.

    1 high-trust
    BBC Sport

  9. Medical arranged

    Carlos Baleba will have his medical this weekend in Manchester.

    1 high-trust
    The Guardian

  10. Monitoring

    Andrey Santos is also a holding player at Manchester United.

    1 high-trust
    The Guardian

  11. Monitoring

    Andrey Santos is mentioned as a player who has bolstered Manchester United's squad.

    1 high-trust
    The Guardian

  12. Here we go

    Andrey Santos has joined Manchester United, signing a contract until June 2031.

    Liverpool Echo
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