Alejandro Garnacho has signed a new contract with Manchester United that will see him stay at Old Trafford until June 2028.
The Argentine forward who moved from Spanish team Atletico Madrid as a 16-year-old in 2020, has established himself at Old Trafford.
Garnacho who scored twice in last season’s FA Youth Cup final as United lifted the trophy for the 11th time, is now making his mark at the senior level.
He took to his Instagram page to write; “With hard work and dedication everything comes at this great club.”
“I want to achieve much more and that it be all together, see you on the pitch very soon❤️Just leaving a dream😴”
Garnacho has made 31 first-team appearances for Manchester United already after his debut for the Red Devil’s senior team.
The Argentine after signing the new contract said: “When I joined this incredible club, I dreamt of achieving my debut, playing at Old Trafford, scoring my first goal, and winning trophies with this badge on my chest.”
“I feel very proud and emotional to have experienced these moments already, together with my family who have supported me every step of the way.”
“We are all humbled to have this chance to continue our journey at Manchester United and I have already begun to work on achieving the next set of targets and ambitions.”
“The manager and his coaching staff have helped me to improve in every way, and with their support, I am developing each day to help the team to be successful.”
“I am relishing the future and can’t wait to create more special memories with this group, in front of our amazing supporters.”
John Murtough, Manchester United’s director of football, also added: “Alejandro has really dedicated himself to achieving the objectives that the club set out for him since he arrived in Manchester.”
“His talent, drive, and determination to succeed saw him quickly progress from our academy into the first team, and this new long-term contract reflects our confidence in him to continue his exciting development under the guidance of Erik and his staff.”
“Alejandro has huge potential, and we are all looking forward to working with him to ensure he can fulfill his ambitions here at Manchester United in the coming years.”
Who is Alejandro Garnacho
The Argentine joined Manchester United’s youth system from Atlético Madrid in October 2020.
Garnacho won the FA Youth Cup and the Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year award in May 2022. Prior to that month, he had made his first-team debut at the age of 17.
He played for Spain at the youth level before he went on to debut for Argentina at the under-20 level in 2022.
He was later called up to the Argentina senior team squad but he has not made any appearances yet.
Alejandro Garnacho Net Worth, Salary, and Earnings
Manchester United youngster Alejandro Garnacho’s net worth currently sits at $500,000 as of 2023 and his current salary is £260,000 per annum. His upgraded salary based on his new deal (signed on April 28, 2023) has not been made public yet.
Garnacho who is currently 19-year-old will see his net worth skyrocket with this new contract with Manchester United.
He has demonstrated that he is a huge youth prospect for the Red Devils.
Alejandro Garnacho’s previous contract with Manchester United was set to expire at the end of the 2022-23 season but with this new contract – he will still be at the club until 2028.
The Red Devils signed the youth prospect from Atletico Madrid in October 2020, for a £420,000 transfer fee.
Garnacho is a Nike-endorsed player and he is currently wearing the Nike Zoom Mercurial Vapor 15 KM soccer cleats for the 2022-23 season.
Alejandro Garnacho’s Girlfriend
The Man United winger Garnacho who is just 19 years of age has a girlfriend whose name is Eva Garcia.
Eva is a Spanish beauty and both of them have reportedly been dating for almost a year.
The duo often shares images of themselves together on Instagram and Eva has over 89,000 followers.
Since he moved to Manchester United, he has gained instant popularity and has since become the talk of the footballing world, and people are now interested in learning more about his personal life.
According to rumors, the couple has been dating for approximately two years, long before they made it public.