CHELSEA ARE open to selling winger Alejandro Garnacho in the summer.
Garnacho has endured a difficult season at Stamford Bridge since his fromon deadline day in September.
Garnacho has not set the world alight at Chelsea Credit: Alamy
Garnacho moved to Chelsea for £40m Credit: Alamy
The 21-year-old has started in 21 of Chelsea’s 51 games, having made 77 starts in his final two campaigns with United.
Garnacho has scored eight times for , with half of them against Football League teams in cup ties.
Chelsea coach is believed to have reservations about Garnacho and has afforded the Argentine only four Premier League starts since his appointment on January 6.
Pedro Neto is Rosenior’s preferred left winger and Chelsea bought from in the summer but he is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury.
Garnacho was so keen to join Chelsea that his agents visited in January last year – seven months before he left United.
The Argentina international is represented by former Chelsea midfielder Enrique de Lucas and Garnacho made frequent day trips to London last season.
But Garnacho suggested in an interview last week that he regretted some of his conduct towards the end of his time at United.
After the Europa League final defeat to Tottenham in May, Garnacho criticised former coach for dropping him and indicated he would consider his future.
Amorim omitted Garnacho from the squad against on the final day of the season and informed him he would be sold.
During the summer, Garnacho donned a “Rashford 9” Aston Villa shirt that he uploaded on to his Instagram account. The pair were members of the “bomb squad” kept separate from the first team during pre-season training.
He told Premier League Productions: “I remember that, in the last six months, I was not playing like before at Manchester United.
“I started to be on the bench. It’s not such a bad thing – I was only 20 years old – but in my mind it was like I had to play every game.
“In my mind, maybe it was also on me. I started to do some bad things.
“But it was just a moment in life and sometimes you have to make decisions. I am really proud to be [at Chelsea] and still in the Premier League at a club like this.
“About United, I have nothing wrong to say about the club, anyone at the club or my team-mates.
“It was just a moment that changed and life continues. I have no regrets.”
Garnacho irked Amorim and United fans with his Instagram stunt
Garnacho was back at Old Trafford in September Credit: Reuters
Garnacho and Rashford were dropped from the matchday squad against in December 2024 by Amorim over their attitude during the Europa League win at Viktoria Plzen three days earlier.
Garnacho also apologised for walking down the tunnel after his first-half substitution in the 3-2 win against in February last year. Amorim hooked Garnacho after Patrick Dorgu was shown a red card.
When asked about Garnacho last month, Rosenior said: “He’s got huge ability and potential.
“For any young player, the biggest thing to be challenged on is consistency.
“But he’s shown really good signs. Not just in training, but in meetings, that he’s on a really good track.”
United play at Chelsea on Saturday night. Garnacho was an unused substitute in the reverse fixture in September.
Ironically, United are in the market for a left winger in the summer.
Ticket + hotel room for Man Utd games from £175
GET tickets to see Man Utd at Old Trafford with our hand-picked deals.
The packages, offered by Sports Breaks, include an official match ticket and an overnight stay in a hand-picked hotel.
Man United Home Games
- 25 Apr: v Brentford – From £175pp
- 2 May: v Liverpool – SOLD OUT
- 17 May: v Nottingham Forest – From £175pp
*If you click on a link in this article, we will earn affiliate revenue.
Eze Chidiebere Paul
I'm dedicated to creating high-quality content that informs, inspires, and delights. If you have any questions or suggestions, don't hesitate to get in touch. Happy reading!
