Alejandro Garnacho’s stance on Real Madrid move ‘confirmed’ as transfer meeting ‘targeted’

In a recent report, it was revealed that Alejandro Garnacho has already made his stance clear regarding a potential move from Manchester United to Real Madrid. The speculation arose when Real Madrid Exclusivo suggested that Florentino Perez, the president of Real Madrid, would be visiting Manchester for his team’s upcoming Champions League quarterfinal clash against Manchester City. It is rumored that Perez’s primary agenda during this visit will be to engage in discussions with Garnacho’s representatives regarding a possible transfer to United.

Garnacho, who was born in Madrid, spent five formative years in Atletico Madrid’s youth setup before joining Manchester United in 2020. Despite Perez’s confidence in enticing the talented forward back to his hometown club, Garnacho has made it explicitly clear that he is not inclined to join Real Madrid at this stage of his career, as reported by TyC Sports journalist Gaston Edul.

Although Garnacho has expressed a long-term aspiration to play for Real Madrid before retiring from football, he remains steadfast in his decision to stay with Manchester United for the time being. In the previous season, Garnacho showcased his potential by securing a spot in United’s starting lineup during Erik ten Hag’s debut campaign as manager at Old Trafford. This season, the 19-year-old has further impressed with five goals in 28 Premier League appearances, including a memorable bicycle kick goal against Everton in November.

Notably, Garnacho has recently transitioned from playing predominantly on the left wing to assuming a role on the right side of attack. This tactical adjustment was explained by manager Erik ten Hag in an interview with Sky Sports in December. According to ten Hag, the decision to deploy Garnacho on the right wing offers a different dynamic, as it provides a right-footed player who can effectively cut inside or go down the flank. This strategic variation aims to enhance United’s attacking options by facilitating fluid positional interchanges, creating opportunities to penetrate opposition defenses, and ultimately serving the team’s strikers with greater efficiency.