Manchester United have made a shock U-turn on their key transfer decision of this summer.
According to ESPN, Alejandro Garnacho has been given permission to join his Man United teammates in pre-season training at Carrington amid an uncertain future.
This surprise twist came only a week after it was revealed that five players, including Garnacho, had told United that they wanted to leave the club.
The 21-year-old appeared to be completely out of favour after head coach Ruben Amorim dropped him from the squad for the final game of the 2024–25 campaign.
Tensions boiled over when Garnacho publicly criticised Amorim following United’s UEFA Europa League exit at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur.
United slapped a £70 million price tag on Garnacho amid transfer interest from Chelsea and Napoli.
The Argentina international managed 21 goal contributions last term despite his side’s underwhelming performances.
There is no doubt he must improve his decision-making in the final third and sharpen his finishing.
However, not many players aged 21 or younger have as much top-level experience as Garnacho.
In a market where players like Anthony Elanga and Noni Madueke are fetching over £50m, United are right to stand firm on their valuation.
Given his age and ceiling, Garnacho has all the makings of a future superstar, regardless of which club he represents next.
He is a traditional winger who loves to stay wide and take on defenders with the ball at his feet.
Amorim wants his attacking players to play more centrally, relying on wing-backs to stretch the pitch.
Despite his imminent return to training with the first team, it remains unclear whether he will be part of the squad that travels to the United States for the pre-season tour.
This could also be a strategic move by the club to raise the forward’s visibility and drive up interest among potential suitors.
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