Manchester United starlet Alejandro Garnacho has revealed that Real Madrid president Florentino Pรฉrez made a personal trip from Spain to England in an attempt to recruit him, underscoring the high regard in which the Spanish club holds the young winger.
โThey saw me as Cristiano Ronaldoโs successor at Real Madrid,โ Garnacho said. โIt was unbelievable that their president traveled all the way just to convince me.โ
Despite the allure of joining one of the worldโs biggest clubs, Garnacho reaffirmed his allegiance to United with a bold five-word message posted on Instagram: โI love this football club.โ
Born in Madrid and a longtime admirer of Ronaldo, Garnacho began his rise after joining Manchester Unitedโs youth ranks from Atlรฉtico Madrid in 2020. His rapid development has drawn attention from Europeโs elite, including Real Madrid, who reportedly view him as a long-term investment.
Nevertheless, Garnacho remains firmly committed to Manchester United. He has expressed a desire to follow in Ronaldoโs footstepsโat Old Traffordโbefore considering any future moves.
Under contract until 2028, the 20-year-old winger has cemented his place in the squad with strong showings, including a standout display in the FA Cup quarter-final win over Liverpool.
While Real Madridโs pursuit highlights Garnachoโs growing profile, his dedication to United suggests a transfer to Spain is unlikely anytime soon.
