New footage has emerged of Alejandro Garnacho on Manchester United’s post-season trip to Asia – and it’s certainly got fans talking.
Garnacho, 20, was outspoken following Man United’s 1-0 defeat to Spurs in the Europa League final last week.
The Madrid-born Argentina international came on as a second-half substitute to the dismay of his brother, Roberto, who gave his thoughts on social media.
Garnacho himself also gave his take on his limited playing time following United’s defeat.
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“Obviously, it’s hard for everyone,” said Garnacho. “Our season was s**t. We didn’t beat anyone in the league. We lacked a lot of things. When you don’t score goals, you always need more.
“Until we reached the final, I played every round. And I played 20 minutes today - I don’t know. I’m going to try to enjoy the summer and see what happens next.”
On Saturday, reports emerged claiming that United boss Ruben Amorim had told the player to find a new club.
Amorim, 40, was asked about the situation following United's 2-0 win against Aston Villa on Sunday, he said: "He is a Manchester United player that is not in the squad today, but he continues to be a Manchester United player."
Napoli and Chelsea have been linked with a potential move for the winger, while according to Spanish outlet Defensa Central, Garnacho has instructed his agent to contact Real Madrid over a potential move.
For now, Garnacho remains a United player and is currently part of the club’s travelling 32-man squad for the post-season tour of Asia, which will see the Red Devils take on ASEAN All-Stars and the Hong Kong national team.
As part of the commitments, several players, including Kobbie Mainoo, Manuel Ugarte, Bruno Fernandes, Harry Amass, Amad and Garnacho, took part in a Q&A session - which you can view here.
And fans were quick to give their thoughts on Garnacho’s demeanour.
One said: "Garnacho being forced on that trip."
A second commented: "They look drained. Criminal from the club let them rest it’s been a difficult season."
While a third explained: "Garnacho looks scared of the crowd."
Why are Man Utd in Asia?
Despite United having played 60 games in the 2024/25 campaign, their trip to Asia is an opportunity to enhance revenue, which could prove important due to their absence from European competition next term.
According to BBC Sport, it is thought that the trip will generate $10m (£7.8m). Amorim defended the club's decision when he spoke to Sky Sports back in April.
"The board talked to me about this situation," Amorim explained.
"We have to look at the context of the club. We are raising our tickets [prices] for our fans.
"We are doing all this so we have also to make sacrifice - and [it] is a small sacrifice. It will be six days and we make contact with our fans around the world.
"They come here every weekend to see games at Old Trafford, so everybody in the club is making sacrifices.
"This is nothing compared to what people are doing to watch our games. We will do our small part.
"We are lucky to be here and we move forward because that tour will help us also to maybe improve the team if we need."
Topics: Alejandro Garnacho, Manchester United, Football, Premier League, Ruben Amorim
Luke Davies