Garnacho Eyes Real Madrid Move With Manchester United Exit

Alejandro Garnacho, after Manchester United’s 15th-place finish and Europa League final loss, is reportedly considering a summer exit. The 20-year-old winger dreams of joining Real Madrid, following in Cristiano Ronaldo's footsteps. If that fails, he may consider Liverpool, though such a move seems unlikely due to the intense rivalry between the two clubs.

In the aftermath of a disappointing 2024/25 campaign, Manchester United finished 15th in the Premier League and failed to qualify for European competition after losing the Europa League final to Tottenham. They ended the season on a positive note with a 2-0 win over Aston Villa, thanks to second-half goals from Amad and Christian Eriksen. Villa’s Emiliano Martinez was sent off just before halftime for a reckless foul on Rasmus Hojlund, giving United a numerical advantage.

Attention now shifts to a crucial summer transfer window, with several first-team changes expected. Among the headlines is speculation surrounding academy graduate Alejandro Garnacho. Reports from Spain’s DefensaCentral suggest Garnacho desires a move to Real Madrid, inspired by his idol Cristiano Ronaldo’s transfer from United to Madrid in 2009. If that dream move doesn't materialize, Garnacho is reportedly open to joining Liverpool, despite the historic rivalry between the two clubs.

However, Manchester Evening News journalist Isaac Seelochan downplayed the rumors, labeling a switch to Liverpool as highly unlikely and Garnacho’s Madrid ambitions as premature. Despite flashes of talent, Garnacho hasn’t consistently delivered to justify such high-profile interest, and his future at Old Trafford remains uncertain heading into a pivotal summer for the club.