Garnacho’s only season at Chelsea did not go to plan, a fact perhaps best illustrated by that solitary Premier League goal.
In his defence, he started only nine matches following Liam Rosenior’s appointment, a 29-game period that also included Calum McFarlane’s second spell as interim manager at the end of the season.
Across all competitions, Garnacho scored a more respectable eight goals and provided four assists in 43 appearances last season.
However, aside from two goals against Arsenal in the Carabao Cup, his other goals came against lesser opposition, including Qarabag, Wrexham, Port Vale and Cardiff City.
It also became apparent that Garnacho was beginning to lose the support of some supporters because of a perceived lack of work-rate.
There were also occasions when he was criticised for failing to track his runner, including during a home defeat by West Ham in which he was substituted at half-time after being involved in the build-up to two goals.
Sources have told BBC Sport that Garnacho remained professional and worked hard behind the scenes, which bodes well for his future.
In a late-season interview with Premier League Productions, the former Manchester United winger admitted he had done some “bad things” at Old Trafford because he was not playing enough.
Others familiar with Chelsea dressing room dynamics said Garnacho struggled to integrate fully into the group and often cut a distant figure.
However, there is no significant controversy surrounding his departure from Stamford Bridge. The Blues simply viewed him as a player they were willing to move on as part of efforts to improve the squad.
