Atletico Madrid woos Alejandro Garnacho to return to his "old home"
Alejandro Garnacho, Manchester United's bright young talent, is becoming Atletico Madrid's top transfer target.
The La Liga side hope to bring the Spaniard back to the club where he started his career, with the hope of strengthening their attack for next season.
Despite being one of United's standout players over the past few seasons, Garnacho was surprisingly left out of the squad by manager Ruben Amorim for the Manchester derby against Man City. However, the decision did not have a negative impact, as the Red Devils won 2-1 thanks to late goals from Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo.
Rumours of Garnacho leaving Old Trafford are now increasingly widespread. According to a report from Fichajes, Atletico coach Diego Simeone has long admired Garnacho's talent and believes he would be an important factor in rebuilding the attack, especially with Antoine Griezmann likely to leave at the end of the 2024/25 season.
Born in Madrid, Garnacho played for Atletico's youth team in 2015 before moving to the Man United academy in 2020 for a fee of €465,000. So far this season, the 20-year-old has scored eight goals and contributed four assists in 24 appearances in all competitions. Despite a strong start to the season, Garnacho's form has recently dipped, leaving his future at Old Trafford uncertain.
If he joins Atletico, it will not only be a journey back to his homeland but also an opportunity for Garnacho to assert himself in the shirt of another big team in Europe. This decision could open a promising new chapter for the young talent's career, while helping Atletico refresh their squad during an important transition period.
