Ruben Amorim refuses to confirm if Alejandro Garnacho has had his last dance at Manchester United
The curtain may have fallen on the season, but Manchester United continue to make headlines, and for all the wrong reasons. As if their dismal 15th-place Premier League finish and Europa League final loss weren’t enough, now even their post-season friendlies are turning into spectacles of disappointment.
In Kuala Lumpur, before a crowd of 72,000 fans hungry for entertainment, the Red Devils once again fell short. The ASEAN All-Stars clinched a narrow victory thanks to a second-half goal from Maung Maung Lwin, a name unfamiliar to most outside Malaysia, but one that will now be etched into memory for those who witnessed it.
While the result itself holds little competitive value, the symbolic damage to the club’s image is undeniable. Performances like this, even in friendlies, reflect a team still searching for identity and direction. There are warning signs that cannot be ignored, and the pressure on United to reset and respond has only grown stronger.
Ruben Amorim breaks silence on whether Alejandro Garnacho has played his final game for Manchester United
Has Alejandro Garnacho played his last game for Manchester United, according to Ruben Amorim?
One of the more curious takeaways from the match was the presence of Alejandro Garnacho. Just days after rumours suggested he was on the verge of an exit, the Argentine winger took to the pitch as though nothing was amiss. His inclusion raised eyebrows, particularly given the uncertainty surrounding his future.
Rúben Amorim, known for his measured and often cryptic remarks, offered little clarity but hinted that Garnacho’s situation remains unresolved. While not ruling out a departure, the manager’s comments left the door open, further fueling speculation. The sense remains that Garnacho could yet be part of a major summer shake-up, even as his performances continue to capture attention.
Amorim didn’t rule out Alejandro Garnacho’s departure, but he didn’t offer any reassurances either. The winger was treated like just another player, with no visible sign of support or commitment from the manager. In context, that absence of endorsement feels far from innocent. According to Manchester Evening News, here is what he said:
“Garnacho is one more player of Manchester United, so I don’t know what is going to happen in the future. He is a normal player. Garnacho is a Manchester United player who was not in the squad today, but he is a normal player in our club and I have no news that will change [that].”
Manchester United must stop allowing internal conflicts to undermine their position in the market. If Rúben Amorim no longer places his trust in Alejandro Garnacho, keeping him in the squad under a veil of uncertainty only diminishes the player’s value. Throwing him into a friendly days after speculation about his future isn’t a show of confidence, it’s an attempt to mask a clear fracture.
Ruben Amorim reveals whether 'normal' star has played his last game for Manchester United.
Garnacho has failed to live up to the hype this season.
But clubs like Napoli and Chelsea are not easily fooled. They watch closely. They sense when a player has fallen out of favour, and they will use that to their advantage. United’s indecision may soon cost them, both financially and structurally, if clarity doesn’t arrive swiftly.
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Amorim’s vague comments only add to the confusion. This is no longer a football debate, it’s a matter of trust. And when that’s lost, there’s little foundation left to build on. Some might argue United are trying to quietly protect their asset, but in elite football, silence doesn’t mask dysfunction, it amplifies it. Other clubs can sense the rift, and they’ll exploit it.
If Garnacho truly has no place in Amorim’s project, then United must stop pretending all is well and take decisive action. Because the cost of delay isn’t just a few million in transfer fees, it’s another blow to a club already losing too much, on and off the pitch.