Ruben Amorim confirms Man Utd stay, tells Alejandro Garnacho to find new club in bold squad shake-up
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has sent a resounding message to his squad, confirming he will remain in charge next season while instructing Argentine winger Alejandro Garnacho to seek a new club, according to The Athletic.
Ruben Amorim stays on as Man Utd boss, tells Garnacho to find a new club amid Europa League fallout and ongoing transfer speculation.
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After offering to walk away without compensation earlier this week if club stakeholders lacked confidence in his vision, Amorim reportedly addressed the players directly to reaffirm his commitment. The bold move signals a clear direction from the Portuguese tactician, who intends to implement significant changes at Old Trafford.
One of the first casualties appears to be 21-year-old Garnacho. The Argentine international, who joined United’s academy in 2020 and has tallied 26 goals and 22 assists in 144 appearances, has long been the subject of transfer speculation. Tensions between Garnacho and Amorim have simmered since February, when the winger reacted negatively to being substituted during a Premier League clash with Ipswich Town.
Garnacho’s frustrations reached a boiling point following United's 1-0 loss to Tottenham in the Europa League final, where he was benched. Amorim’s instruction for the winger to find a new club adds weight to rumors that surfaced as early as January, suggesting Garnacho could be sold—alongside Kobbie Mainoo—to comply with financial fair play regulations.
Serie A champions Napoli, who had a bid rejected in the winter window, remain keen, while Chelsea and other Premier League clubs are closely monitoring the situation. Garnacho’s exclusion from the squad for United’s season finale against Aston Villa could serve as a definitive sign that his future lies elsewhere.
Amorim’s decision underscores a new era of accountability at Manchester United, one that may be marked by high-profile departures and tactical restructuring as the club looks to return to the top tier of European football.
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