Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho has been heavily linked with a move to Premier League rivals Chelsea
Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho has been heavily linked with a move to Premier League rivals Chelsea
Argentina international Alejandro Garnacho has become an important prospect for Manchester United having joined the club as a youth prospect in 2020.
At the age of 17, Garnacho made his first-team debut in April 2022 as a late substitute in a 1-1 draw against Chelsea at Old Trafford. At the end of the season, he was named the Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year for the 2021/22 campaign, having also won the FA Youth Cup with two goals in the final against Nottingham Forest.
One of the most significant moments of his senior career so far came with a stunning overhead kick against Everton, a goal that quickly became iconic. Garnacho's exceptional strike was recognised on the global stage when he won the FIFA Puskas Award in 2024.
Alejandro Garnacho's net worth
Garnacho has a net worth of around £5.67million through 2025, as per Salary Sport. He signed a five-year contract extension worth a reported £10.32m with United in April 2023.
The 20-year-old forward has an average annual salary of £2.6m, according to Capology. The data also shows that Garnacho has earned approximately £5.2m over the course of his career so far.
Aside from his earnings from the wages he receives at United, Garnacho has also signed a few endorsement deals. His main highlight in brand partnerships is the long-term contract he signed with Nike in 2022.
Alejandro Garnacho's personal life
Born in Madrid, Garnacho started his football career with Getafe. He quickly rose through the ranks, joining Atletico Madrid ’s youth system in 2015. The attacking forward continued to impress scouts and was eventually poached by United's academy five years later.
He has been in a public relationship with Eva Garcia since 2021, and the couple has attended several events together. Enzo, their son, was born on October 4, 2023, and Garnacho posted a touching picture of their new family along with the happy news on social media.
Alejandro Garnacho joined Manchester United's academy as a youngster in 2020
Alejandro Garnacho joined Manchester United's academy as a youngster in 2020
His father, Alex Garnacho, was born in Madrid, and his mother, Patricia Ferreyra Fernandez, is from Argentina. He was inspired to follow his love of football by his father, who also supported him in his growth and training.
Liking anti-Ten Hag tweets
During United’s 2-2 draw against Bournemouth in April 2024, Garnacho was taken off at half-time by then-manager Erik ten Hag with the team one goal down. Following the game, the youngster liked a selection of tweets criticising Ten Hag for the substitution.
Shortly after, Ten Hag appeared in front of the media, stating that Garnacho regretted his actions and had apologised. In a pre-match press conference, Ten Hag: "Alejandro is a young player, has to learn a lot. He apologised for it and after that, we moved on."
While his manager seemed to brush off the incident, the fans were not as lenient, with many criticising Garnacho for his social media activity. It took some strong performances from the youngster to win them back over.
And while Garnacho remains at the club, Ten Hag was sacked in October and subsequently replaced by current United boss Ruben Amorim
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