Andrey Santos Joins Manchester United: FPL Impact Analysis

Andrey Santos has completed a permanent move from Chelsea to Manchester United, marking Michael Carrick’s first signing as manager. For FPL managers, this transition into a void left by Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte raises questions about his potential for increased minutes and defensive contributions.

Transfer status

signed

FPL data status

pending_2026_27

• Availability: Not yet added to FPL
• Likely position: MID
• Price: budget

By the numbers

• Position: MID
• Previous Season: 47 pts, 1,247 mins, 1 goal, 0 assists, 1 clean sheet
• Historical DEFCON Points: 129
• Historical xGI: 2.88
• Historical PPG: 1.7
• 2023/24 Performance: 1 pt, 7 mins
• 2024/25 Performance: 0 pts, 0 mins

What it means for FPL managers

While Santos offers a cheap entry point into the Manchester United midfield, managers should exercise patience until his role under Michael Carrick becomes clearer. His track record at Chelsea suggests a defensive-leaning role, which may limit his attacking output despite his previous DEFCON contributions.

• Minutes risk: Rotation risk
• Who gains / loses: Likely replaces Ugarte; impacts other defensive midfielders' minutes.
• Fixture impact: Fixtures TBC

The FPL verdict

Verdict: WATCHLIST - Given his limited attacking returns of one goal and zero assists over 1,247 minutes last season, Santos is currently a defensive-midfield prospect rather than a fantasy asset. His starting status depends heavily on how Carrick balances the squad following the injury to Manuel Ugarte. While he offers a budget-friendly price point, his low goal involvement suggests he will likely remain a peripheral FPL option unless his role evolves into a more advanced creative position. Monitor his pre-season minutes before considering him as a bench-fodder candidate.

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Sources

• The Guardian (confirmed)