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Man Utd wonderkid Alejandro Garnacho was ‘jewel’ of Atletico’s academy, and is obsessed by Cristiano Ronaldo

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MANCHESTER UNITED wonderkid Alejandro Garnacho announced himself to fans with a wonder strike in the FA Youth Cup.

The rapid left winger, 17, ran from his own half down the left flank to score against Everton with an astonishing solo goal that draws memories of Gareth Bale shaming Barcelona’s defence with his speed.

Manchester United ace Alejandro Garnacho cuts a dashing figure and is excelling in the club’s academCredit: Instagram / @garnacho7

The fleet-footed forward was the third La Liga starlet join the club in 2020 from LaLiga, after the arrivals of Marc Jurado from Barcelona and Alvaro Fernandez from Real Madrid.

Garnacho was called the ‘jewel’ of Atletico’s academy, and is working hard to emulate his hero at Old Trafford.

He is obsessed by Cristiano Ronaldo, and even wore the same shirt number – No7 as his idol, although he’s had to accept No11 with the Red Devils.

Still, that didn’t stop him celebrating that goal against Everton with CR7’s famous ‘SIUUU!’ roar.

STIFF COMPETITION

The Red Devils were said to have fought off Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund to secure Garnacho’s signature.

Described as a ‘goalscoring machine’, the Madrid-born teenager was highly rated by Atletico, who were devastated he left.

He joined the club in 2015, impressing all with his killer instinct in front of goal.

In 2016, whilst playing for Atletico’s Infantil B, he was Spain’s top scorer – destroying opposition defences with his natural knack for finding the back of the net.

Garnacho, who had been with Atletico since 2015, was said to be the ‘jewel’ of the club’s academyCredit: La Liga promises
Talented Garnacho is said to be a goalscoring machineCredit: La Liga promises
Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund were also reportedly interested in GarnachoCredit: Instagram / @garnacho7

QUICK AND NIMBLE

Blessed with a flawless technique, Garnacho boasts attributes including close ball control that make it difficult for defenders to rob the ball off him.

In the penalty area he’s intuitive and clinical, preferring to shift the ball onto his right foot before calmly slotting the ball home.

A real predator in front of goal, Garnacho is also adept at finding space in the penalty box, and is an instinctive poacher.

Moving to Old Trafford was said to be an easy decision for him, because it has allowed him to follow in the footsteps of his Portuguese hero.

READY FOR STARDOM

From a young age Garnacho’s potential has seen him primed for the top.

At 15, he already found himself enjoying run-outs for Atletico’s U19 team.

Garnacho wants to emulate his idol Cristiano RonaldoCredit: La Liga promises

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This campaign he has thrived with United’s academy, playing for both the U18 and U23 sides.

In all competitions, Garnacho has managed seven goal in 21 matches – as well as four assists.

And with pace like that, you can certainly see him getting many more in the future.

Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk

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