Man Utd manager Ruben Amorim looks disheartened after a Premier League match. Reports suggest that winger Alejandro Garnacho is not part of Amorim’s plans and is set to depart in the summer transfer window.
The Red Devils are struggling in the Premier League, sitting 15th ahead of their Sunday match against Arsenal. Their results and performances have been worse than under Amorim’s predecessor, Erik ten Hag, leading to questions over whether the Portuguese coach is the right man to lead Man Utd forward.
Amorim was given just one transfer in the January window, with Patrick Dorgu joining from Lecce to aid the new manager in executing his 3-4-3 formation. It’s clear some players are not ideal under Amorim, and Spanish website Fichajes claims that Garnacho ‘will leave’ Old Trafford in the summer, with the Argentine already having a new destination.
Garnacho ‘will join’ Spanish club Atletico Madrid after Man Utd decided to part ways with the winger, as he doesn’t fit into Amorim’s plans. The report adds that Man Utd is facing a tough financial situation and aims to balance its books by selling the Argentine for a fee near 50 million euros. This sale would provide the ‘Red Devils’ with more flexibility for future key signings during their rebuild.
Atletico have ‘secured’ the signing of Garnacho, and Fichajes continues: ‘In Madrid, Garnacho is viewed as the perfect addition to the 4-4-2 formation that Simeone has implemented this season. His ability to break through, pace, and one-on-one skills make him an ideal fit for the Argentine coach, who aims to strengthen the left side of the attack with a young, talented player who has room to develop.
Garnacho appeared frustrated after being substituted in their 3-2 victory over Ipswich in their latest Premier League match, and former Tottenham midfielder Jamie O’Hara believes the Argentine has “lost his patience” with Amorim.
O’Hara said: “It seems like Alejandro Garnacho has had enough with Ruben Amorim already. His reaction to being subbed off in the first half felt like Garnacho’s breaking point; he seemed to think, ‘I can’t play for this manager anymore.’ We know Amorim had dropped him and Marcus Rashford from the squad a few weeks ago, but it looked like their relationship had been mended – until now! I can’t see Garnacho starting the next game, that’s for sure. I’m a fan of Amorim and his man-management, but Garnacho will not be happy with this at all.”