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– Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho has committed his long-term future to the club after signing a new contract on Friday.
– The teenager’s new deal will see him remain at Old Trafford until June 2028.
– “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 in a statement.
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– “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.”
– Meanwhile, United manager Erik ten Hag said the club will not allow the 18-year-old to miss the end of the domestic season to represent Argentina at the Under-20s World Cup.
– Garnacho is thought to have asked to join up with his international teammates for the tournament which Argentina will host between May 20 and June 11.
– Garnacho’s involvement would have meant missing United’s final three Premier League fixtures against Bournemouth, Chelsea and Fulham as well as the FA Cup final against Manchester City on June 3.
– Asked whether Garnacho would join up with Argentina’s Under 20s, Ten Hag said: “No, we don’t release him.”
– The winger has been sidelined with an ankle problem sustained in United’s 0-0 draw against Southampton on March 12.
– Speaking after Thursday’s 2-2 draw at Tottenham, Ten Hag said Garnacho would step up his comeback on Friday.
– “He will return tomorrow in team training, partial, and then we have to see when he can return totally in the team training and then back into games,” Ten Hag added.
– Garnacho has registered four goals and five assists from 29 appearances across all competitions this season.
