Emery reportedly has new plan for Garnacho after Chelsea exit clause update

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is reportedly working on a fresh approach for Alejandro Garnacho, following an update on the winger's Chelsea future. According to Football365, the Spanish coach is said to have devised a new strategy for the Argentine, who joined the club on loan over the summer.

A difficult start at Villa Park

Garnacho's early days at Aston Villa have been challenging. Football365 reports that the winger could already be on his way out, with options available after a difficult beginning at his new club, as shown by his statistics. The same outlet notes that his performances have been described as hopeless, and TEAMtalk suggests that Emery has reached a decision on a brutal axe, with the player reportedly being offered an escape route from Villa Park.

Chelsea exit clause and January return

According to Football365, there is only one way that Garnacho could make a January return to Chelsea from Aston Villa. The report details the chance of a January return, indicating that a specific exit clause would need to be triggered. The exact nature of this clause is not specified in the sources, but it appears to be the sole path for an early return.

Potential controversial exit

FourFourTwo reports that Garnacho could follow an Aston Villa star in a controversial exit, suggesting that the club might already be considering letting him leave. The magazine notes that Aston Villa only signed the player over the summer, but he could be leaving already. This would mark a swift turnaround for the winger, who was expected to be a key part of Emery's plans.

What's next

The coming weeks will be crucial for Garnacho, as reports indicate that Emery has a new plan for him. Whether this plan involves integrating him into the first team or facilitating a departure remains unclear. The January transfer window could provide an opportunity for a return to Chelsea, but only if the reported exit clause is activated.