Alejandro Garnacho is setting £160m Manchester United standard others need to follow
10.06.2023 - 04:39
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United know more than most the value of youth.
The Reds have a long tradition of trusting youngsters and reaping the rewards. Whether it's the Busby Babes or the Class of '92, there is a rich history at Old Trafford of Academy assets becoming future stars.
And while Alejandro Garnacho was born in Madrid and not Manchester, he's spent the past two seasons honing his skills and developing into a player Erik ten Hag can call upon. The winger enjoyed a fine season, during which he scored three times and showed plenty of potential.
His performances earned him a new deal earlier this year and he's set to play a wider role for United next season. This summer will see him earn his first international cap for World Cup winners Argentina and there is an air of expectancy around Old Trafford at the role the winger can play in the coming years.
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He's certainly not short of confidence, the bleached hair offering the air of a man capable of being centre stage. He may only be 21 appearances into his Reds career but he gives the United faithful just what they want to see in a winger - trickery, an off-the-cuff style, skill, directness and the X Factor that gets supporters off their seats.
He came off the bench in the FA Cup final defeat to Manchester City having been an unused sub in the Carabao Cup success against Newcastle United in February. Garnacho was visibly upset after the Wembley defeat to City, and made it clear earlier this term that he and United want more than just a League Cup to show for their efforts.
"I’m very ambitious and will not settle for having won one trophy," he said.
It's the confidence that has helped him