MANCHESTER UNITED have reached an agreement with Alejandro Garnacho over a contract extension, according to reports.
The 18-year-old had a deal that runs out at the end of next season and top clubs like Real Madrid and Juventus were keen.
However, he looks to have put pen to paper on a new long-term contract.
ESPN report that he has agreed a five-year deal at United.
Only minor details regarding the player’s image rights are left to agree before an announcement can be made.
Garnacho is set to receive a huge pay rise with reports claiming he could see his wage rocket from £7,000 to £50,000-a-week.
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Manager Erik ten Hag supposedly has big hopes for him and believes the winger is the future of Man Utd’s attack.
Garnacho scored twice in the FA Youth Cup final last term as the Red Devils beat Nottingham Forest and he then made his senior debut in April 2022.
The Argentine has continued to impress, currently enjoying a breakout season at the club, netting three goals and registering five assists in all competitions.
Many of his appearances have come off the bench this campaign and he memorably grabbed the winner against Fulham prior to the World Cup.
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He was also fantastic in the Manchester derby and helped his side secure a big win over Man City, setting up Bruno Fernandes’ equaliser.
Garnacho was on the books of Atletico Madrid until 2020 and he was born in the Spanish capital.
Given his roots, a switch back to Atleti or to Real Madrid was on the cards for him if he did not commit his future to Man Utd.
Garnacho looks like he could be the first of several first-team stars to agree to stay at Old Trafford.
Talks are well underway with main man Marcus Rashford, with his deal set to end in July 2024.
The club are also in discussions with Luke Shaw, Diogo Dalot and David de Gea.
The uncertainty over the club’s ownership situation with the Glazers looking to sell is not thought to have any impact on player’s signing extensions.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
