The 22-year-old’s transfer will “become permanent next summer should certain criteria be met”, said the Blues, with the Argentine already agreeing a four-year contract at Villa Park.
The terms of the obligation to buy clause have not been disclosed by either club, but it is expected to be triggered if conditions, such as the number of appearances Garnacho makes next season, are met.
Chelsea believe the terms are easily reachable and they will achieve their original £43m valuation. Garnacho’s departure from Stamford Bridge follows Chelsea’s signing of Morgan Rogersfor a record £117m fee from Villa on Tuesday.
Villa head coach Unai Emery said he was “delighted” with Garnacho’s arrival. “He is so talented, young and he showed us his wish to help our project. We are really happy,” he added. The winger becomes Villa’s fourth signing, after the arrivals of Johan Manzambi, Joao Gomes and Modou Keba Cisse.
