admin Alejandro Garnacho could become Man United’s first teenage No.7 since Cristiano Ronaldo first received the squad number in 2003.
Garnacho started for United for the first time against FC Sheriff in October and he scored his first professional goal against Real Sociedad in the Europa League the following week.
The Madrid-born winger also scored winners against Fulham and West Ham in the Premier League and FA Cup, as well as clinchers in the 2-0 victories over Leeds and Wolves.
Manchester United are considering making Alejandro Garnacho their new number seven as they continue their rise into the stratosphere.The 18-year-old Garnacho only made his first-team debut against Chelsea last April but has already established himself as one of United’s most captivating strikers.The numberNo. 7 was released by Cristiano Ronaldo in November when he forced his exit and Garnacho, now wearing the number 49, signed a five-year deal in April.
Garnacho would become the first Teen No.7 by Ronaldo in 2003., United’s most iconic number, has been ‘cursed’ since Ronaldo’s departure in 2009. Michael Owen, Antonio Valencia, Angel Di Maria, Memphis Depay, Alexis Sanchez and Edinson Cavani have all failed as Ronaldo’s second season ended harshly.
Garnacho made his long-awaited debut for Argentina against Australia earlier this month after missing games with an ankle injury in March.
United signed Garnacho from Atlético Madrid in September 2020 aged 16 and was named Young Player of the Year by Jimmy Murphy for the 2021–22 season.
Garnacho has scored eight goals in seven FA Youth Cup appearances, including two in United’s first final in eleven years against Nottingham Forest in May 2022.
United manager Erik ten Hag included Garnacho in the pre-season squad for a tour of Thailand and Australia last year. Despite not playing for professionalism reasons, Garnacho shone in United’s last friendly against Rayo Vallecano at Old Trafford.
