Alejandro Garnacho, the 22-year-old Argentine winger currently on loan at Aston Villa from Chelsea, is drawing attention from clubs in Spain amid a slow start to his Villa career. The loan deal includes a potential £43 million permanent transfer if certain performance targets are met. However, Garnacho has yet to start a match for Aston Villa and has accumulated only 31 minutes of playing time since his arrival.

Garnacho has been an unused substitute in Villa’s last two games and might not have made the bench for their 3-2 victory over Tottenham Hotspur if not for an injury to goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez. His limited opportunities have not gone unnoticed, with several La Liga clubs reportedly monitoring his situation closely.

Born in Madrid, Garnacho spent part of his youth career at Atletico Madrid’s academy before moving to Manchester United at age 16. His current loan to Aston Villa presents a critical juncture in his development, with the player aiming to impress during the club’s training camp in Seville during the international break. If he performs well, he could earn more playing time in October and November.

Villa manager Unai Emery acknowledged Garnacho’s progress but emphasized the need for patience. “He is progressing, but we have players in front of him now. It is time to be patient,” Emery said following Villa’s Carabao Cup win over Coventry. Emery encouraged the young forward to maintain his work ethic, urging him to “continue working, work, train, work.”

With interest from Spain and limited opportunities in the Premier League, Garnacho’s future may hinge on how quickly he can break into Aston Villa’s first team and meet the conditions for a permanent move.