Alejandro Garnacho was caught speeding in an Audi RS3 in a 40mph zone and has since been fined £660 and ordered to pay costs after admitting to the offence
Samuel Meade Sports Brand Writer and Will Schofield Senior Sports Reporter
09:55, 26 Mar 2026
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Alejandro Garnacho has admitted to speeding(Image: Getty Images)
Alejandro Garnacho has pleaded guilty to speeding away from Manchester United's training ground just days before he left the club for Chelsea.
The Argentine winger was caught on camera as he drove away from his previous club's training facility last summer. The 21-year-old, who moved to Premier League rivals Chelsea for £40million, was seen driving an Audi RS3 at 50mph in a 40mph zone, activating a speed camera.
The incident, which took place on August 26, has resulted in Garnacho admitting, via his legal representatives, to speeding at Liverpool Magistrates' Court. He issued an apology and acknowledged he was "embarrassed" by it.
Alejandro Garnacho of Manchester United looks dejected following defeat in the UEFA Europa League Final 2025 between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Estadio de San Mames on May 21, 2025 in Bilbao, Spain.
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Alejandro Garnacho left Manchester United last summer(Image: Alex Caparros - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)
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Magistrate Jane Haynes imposed a £660 fine, with an order to pay £120 in costs and a £264 victim surcharge. He has also received three points.
The date of the speeding violation came just four days before he departed the Manchester club. His departure had been anticipated after he lost favour with then head coach Ruben Amorim.
His solicitors at JMW Solicitors stated: "Mr Garnacho accepts that he committed the offence of exceeding the speed limit and has pleaded guilty to the offence. Mr Garnacho explains this was an oversight on his part and apologises for the offence.
Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho looks on during a training session
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Alejandro Garnacho left Man Utd last summer(Image: Ben Roberts)
"Our client is embarrassed that he is currently in this position and apologises to the court for the excess speed offence."
Garnacho was also charged with failing to respond to a Greater Manchester Police letter about the offence when he was asked to identify the driver of his car in October last year, but that charge was withdrawn after his guilty plea.
The Chelsea star was convicted and sentenced in a hearing conducted last week behind closed doors under the Single Justice Procedure, reports the Mirror.
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Since his move to Chelsea the Argentine has featured 36 times, netting seven goals.
He's been forced to accept a squad role given the club's extensive attacking options, meaning a starting berth isn't assured. 21 of his outings have been from the off, with the remainder coming from the substitutes' bench.