EPL: Garnacho commits his future to Man United

Argentine sensation Alejandro Garnacho has signed a new five-year contract with Manchester United.

The 18-year-old’s current deal ran until 2024 with the option of an additional year, but after a breakthrough season, United have secured his services until June 30, 2028.

This means the Red Devils view Garnacho as a long term asset.

Garnacho has made 31 appearances for the first team this term, scoring five goals and recording six assists.

“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,” Garnacho said.

“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 football director, said: “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 fulfil his ambitions here at Manchester United in the coming years.”

Garnacho missed out on World Cup selection in Qatar but has sparkled in the Premier League.

He netted crucial late goals against Fulham in the Premier League and West Ham in the FA Cup this season and assisted Marcus Rashford in January’s derby win over Manchester City.

After the 2-1 league win over City, manager Erik ten Hag said of the teenager: “He has a skill that I don’t see many players in the Premier League having — he beats players one on one.”

“He’s learnt in the last months about how to play in a team, how to live, how to do the right things in the week, how to have the right attitude on the training ground.

Garnacho joined United from Atletico Madrid in 2020 after initially coming through the youth ranks at the Madrid club, Getafe.

He has been capped by both Spain and Argentina at youth level.