Alejandro Garnacho is in a challenging position at Manchester United, having lost the support of the fans.
The future of Alejandro Garnacho at Manchester United looks more uncertain than ever. Recently, a mural honoring the young Argentine talent outside Old Trafford was vandalized by some fans. This act not only reflects the disappointment of supporters but also indicates a severe rift between Garnacho and the Red Devils.
The reason stems from Garnacho's public desire to leave Manchester United for Chelsea during this summer transfer window. However, the deal has faced numerous obstacles as Manchester United demands a fee of up to £50 million. Meanwhile, Chelsea seems hesitant about this amount, despite coach Enzo Maresca wanting to bolster his attacking options.
Currently, Garnacho is no longer part of coach Ruben Amorim's plans for the 2025/26 season. He has been relegated to training with the "bomb squad," a group of players not utilized and completely separated from the first team. This is seen as a move paving the way for an imminent departure.
If a deal is reached, Garnacho will have the chance to restart his career at Stamford Bridge, where Chelsea is undergoing a strong squad rebuild. The Blues have brought in young talents like Liam Delap, Joao Pedro, Jorrel Hato, and Jamie Gittens. Garnacho believes this will be the ideal environment for him to develop and prove his worth after a frustrating time at Old Trafford.
However, the defacement of Garnacho's mural is becoming a symbol of broken trust. Once regarded as a promising young talent seen as “the future of Manchester United,” he now faces rejection from those who once fervently supported him. His determination to leave, combined with the firm stance from the management, has made the relationship between Garnacho and Manchester United nearly irreparable.
As the transfer window draws to a close, the biggest question now is whether Chelsea is willing to meet the asking price to acquire Garnacho, or if the young player will remain stuck in a "limbo" at Old Trafford.