What Harry Maguire did immediately at full-time following Man Utd 1-1 draw vs Chelsea
Alejandro Garnacho made his Manchester United debut in the waning minutes of Thursday’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea.
The 17-year-old is highly regarded at Old Trafford, having played a key role in the club’s advancement to the FA Youth Cup final.
In 2020, he was signed from Atletico Madrid and was unexpectedly called up to Argentina’s squad for World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Ecuador.
He posted a picture of himself training with Lionel Messi, implying that he had the pleasure of training with both the Argentine and Cristiano Ronaldo within a couple of days.
17-year-old Alejandro Garnacho hasn’t made his debut for Man United yet, but has been so impressive at youth level that he’s now playing with Lionel Messi for Argentina 🤯🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/jm3DxU6mvk
— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) March 24, 2022
That’s not terrible for a 17-year-old.
Garnacho can now say he’s played in the Premier League alongside Cristiano Ronaldo.
He came on in second-half injury time against Chelsea, and the clip of his family’s response is priceless.
Fan footage captured his family’s fantastic reaction as Alejandro entered the pitch to an incredible reception.
His father couldn’t help but cry as he comforted another family member who appeared overcome with sorrow.
La familia de Garnacho en el Teatro de los Sueños. Hoy, Old Trafford sumó una fantasÃa más ✨. pic.twitter.com/5nZnEQc0HU
— Teo Coquet (@TeoCoquet) April 28, 2022
While the child did not touch the ball during his brief debut, it is a memory he will cherish for the rest of his life.
Whatever happens in his career now, he’ll always be able to say he played for Manchester United. All of his hard work and dedication over the last 17 years, as well as all of his family’s assistance, has paid off.
After watching his family’s reaction, both captain Harry Maguire and United’s executive vice-chairman Richard Arnold went over to congratulate them.
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What Harry Maguire did immediately at full-time following Man Utd 1-1 draw vs Chelsea
