The news surrounding Alejandro Garnacho’s future at Manchester United has taken an intriguing turn, with reports suggesting that the winger could be on his way out of Old Trafford, potentially joining Atlético Madrid. This comes after his exclusion from the matchday squad in United’s dramatic victory over Manchester City, which has raised questions about his role at the club.
Manchester United’s thrilling 3-2 win against their city rivals saw them mount an incredible late comeback, with Bruno Fernandes converting a penalty in the 90th minute and Amad Diallo scoring the winner shortly after. However, despite the victory lifting the team’s spirits, the omission of key players Marcus Rashford and Garnacho from the squad has sparked speculation about their futures. Rashford has been at the center of much attention, but Garnacho’s situation has quietly drawn interest as well. Once viewed as a rising star at Manchester United, Garnacho has now seen his status questioned following his absence from such a pivotal match.
Reports from Spain now suggest that Atlético Madrid, managed by Diego Simeone, is keen to secure Garnacho’s signature in the upcoming winter transfer window. The Spanish side is said to be especially interested in the 20-year-old Argentine, who fits their attacking plans. Atlético reportedly views Garnacho as a perfect fit for their forward line, where he could potentially play alongside Giuliano Simeone (Diego Simeone’s son) and Julian Alvarez.
Furthermore, reports indicate that Ruben Amorim, manager of Sporting CP (who has been linked to Garnacho’s potential move), is open to facilitating his departure from Manchester United. Amorim is said to be keen on making changes to his squad, particularly moving on players who do not align with his tactical system. This has led to speculation that Garnacho could be one of those players, with a move to Atlético Madrid potentially on the cards.
Atletico Madrid’s pursuit of Garnacho adds a layer of complexity to his future, especially given his earlier status at Manchester United. The interest from such a prominent club in LaLiga underscores his potential as a player, but whether Manchester United will be willing to sell him remains to be seen. If they do decide to part ways with him, Garnacho could well find himself at the Wanda Metropolitano, where Simeone’s system might offer him a fresh opportunity to continue his development.