Chelsea’s Alejandro Garnacho Fined for Speeding Days Before Transfer
Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho has been convicted of speeding in his Audi just days before completing his move from Manchester United in August 2025. The incident occurred near Manchester United’s Carrington training facility in Greater Manchester.
Details of the Offense
On August 26, 2025, Garnacho was driving at 50 mph in a 40 mph zone on Carrington Lane, triggering a speed camera. The incident took place four days before his £40 million transfer to Chelsea was finalized. ESPN reports the vehicle involved was a black Audi RS 3.
Court Proceedings and Penalty
Garnacho pleaded guilty to speeding at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court through his legal representation, JMW Solicitors. He expressed embarrassment and apologized for the oversight. The court sentenced him to a £660 fine, along with £120 in costs and a £264 victim surcharge. He too received three penalty points on his license.
An initial charge of failing to respond to a Greater Manchester Police letter requesting driver identification was withdrawn after the guilty plea to speeding was entered.
Garnacho’s Career Transition
Alejandro Garnacho, born July 1, 2004, joined Chelsea from Manchester United at the end of August 2025. Prior to the move, he had made 93 Premier League appearances for Manchester United, scoring 16 goals, including a bicycle kick against Everton that won the 2024 FIFA Puskas Award.
Since joining Chelsea, Garnacho has made 36 appearances and scored seven goals as of March 26, 2026.