Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho has returned to Carrington for the first time since being hit with a strict internal punishment by new manager Ruben Amorim. The young Argentine, who has been at the center of recent controversy, was pictured arriving at the training ground — but he’s not back with the first team.
Instead, Garnacho has been ordered to train separately, away from the main squad, after reportedly falling out with Amorim and club leadership. He’s one of five players—including Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Antony, and Tyrell Malacia—excluded from the first-team pre-season plans and forced to train only outside regular hours, specifically after 5:00 p.m. and on weekends.
The Incident That Sparked It All
The fallout began following the Europa League final, in which Garnacho was left on the bench as Manchester United suffered a 1–0 defeat to Tottenham. Sources close to the club say Garnacho reacted poorly to being benched and later clashed with Amorim over his attitude and performances in the weeks leading up to the final.
This reaction didn’t sit well with the Portuguese boss, who has since made it clear that certain standards of discipline and professionalism must be met. Garnacho’s demotion from the senior squad is viewed as a direct response to that breakdown.
Transfer Exit Looking Likely
With his role in Amorim’s squad in serious doubt, Garnacho is now open to a summer transfer. Several clubs are monitoring the situation closely:
Aston Villa have registered concrete interest and could offer him a fresh Premier League start. Napoli in Serie A are also keeping tabs, although United’s reported £60–70 million valuation may prove a stumbling block. Chelsea and Tottenham are reportedly watching the situation, though no official bids have been lodged. Garnacho rejected an offer from Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr, signaling he wants to stay in Europe and continue his development.
At just 21 years old, Garnacho still has immense potential, but his future at Old Trafford is hanging in the balance unless relations with the manager improve quickly.
First Appearance Since the Ban
Garnacho’s return to Carrington was captured by local media, showing him arriving alone for his private training session. There was no interaction with other first-team players, no training kit shared, and no indication that he will be joining the U.S. pre-season tour.
Instead, it’s understood that Garnacho, along with the other four “exiled” players, will remain in Manchester, working individually as the club waits to either secure transfers or reintegrate them later in the summer if no moves materialize.
What This Means for Garnacho
This could be a turning point in Garnacho’s Manchester United career. While Amorim has not officially ruled out a return to the squad, it’s clear the winger must rebuild trust if he wants to remain part of United’s plans going forward.
If a deal isn’t reached before the end of July, United may be forced to reintegrate him back into the team — but that will depend heavily on his attitude and Amorim’s willingness to give him another chance.
