It was already a predetermined fate. Alejandro Garnacho (21) has to leave Manchester United.

British 'Team Talk' reported on the 8th (Korea time), "Ruben Amorim won the battle with Garnacho. Manchester United is expected to part ways with Garnacho this summer, and three Premier League clubs are aiming to sign him."

The media stated, "Garnacho earned Amorim's trust until he sat on the bench in the Europa League final where they lost to Tottenham. However, he only played for 20 minutes in Bilbao where the final was held and publicly expressed his anger at Amorim's selection decision. It is reported that Amorim later told Garnacho in a team meeting, 'It might be better for you to pray for finding another team.'"

Garnacho is a forward who came from the Manchester United youth team. Despite his young age, he played a key role at Manchester United and recorded 11 goals and 10 assists in 58 matches this season. Several teams, including Napoli, have pushed to sign Garnacho, but Manchester United rejected all offers.

However, the relationship between Garnacho and Manchester United quickly crossed an irretrievable river. Last month, Manchester United finished as runners-up after losing 0-1 to Tottenham in the UEFA Europa League final.

Garnacho, who started on the bench, publicly expressed dissatisfaction with manager Amorim. After the match, he declared, "I played every match until I reached the final. And today, I only got to play for 20 minutes. I don’t know. I’m going to enjoy the summer and see what happens."

Manager Amorim did not relent either. At a press conference, when asked whether Garnacho should have started, he replied, "It’s easy to say that now. Who was the player that missed a crucial opportunity in the first half of the semifinal? It was Garnacho. That's football." Furthermore, it is reported that he openly advised Garnacho to look for another team in the locker room.

Garnacho, who started going off course, also sparked controversy during the Southeast Asia tour. He was criticized for gestures like raising his middle finger, ignoring fans during a signing event, and pushing fans away. David Beckham, upon seeing this, stated, "Regardless of whether in Europe or Asia, fans should always be respected the same way. He clearly doesn't understand the value of the Manchester United uniform and emblem."

Ultimately, Manchester United also decided to release Garnacho. Romano confirmed through his YouTube channel, "I want to reiterate what I said a month ago. Garnacho is going to leave Manchester United. This decision was made not only by Amorim but also by the board. Now is the time for Manchester United and Garnacho to part ways. It’s over. They are already looking for solutions."

It appears there are several teams interested in Garnacho. Erik Ten Hag, who was with him at Manchester United, wants to reunite with him at Bayer Leverkusen. Garnacho has a memory of scoring in the FA Cup final for the 2023-2024 season, gifting a trophy to Ten Hag.

The issue is that Bayer Leverkusen finds it challenging to afford Garnacho's high price. Romano explained, "There have been several inquiries from Leverkusen. They are interested in Garnacho. Ten Hag rates him highly. But for now, it appears to be a very difficult transfer financially."

The most likely scenario is a transfer within the Premier League. Romano stated, "There is some interest in Italy, especially in the Premier League. Premier League teams are pushing to sign Garnacho. We’ll have to see what happens in negotiations with Manchester United, but it’s highly likely he will be seen in another uniform on the Premier League stage. I’ve heard that three clubs have made calls."

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