Alejandro Garnacho has risked incurring the wrath of idol Cristiano Ronaldo by donning a surprising kit choice during a summer training session.
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Red Devils winger is a huge CR7 fanIs an international team-mate of MessiWorking hard ahead of 2024-25 seasonGetty ImagesWHAT HAPPENED?
The Argentine winger may work alongside eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi at international level, savouring Copa America glory with the Albiceleste in 2024, but has made no secret of the fact that he is a passionate CR7 fan.
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Garnacho briefly got the opportunity to work with the Portuguese superstar at Old Trafford before his stunning release by the Red Devils in 2022. The 20-year-old forward has continued to speak of his admiration for Ronaldo since then, while also copying his iconic goal celebrations.
WHAT THE FANS ARE SAYING
Al-Nassr striker Ronaldo will, however, be disappointed to learn that Garnacho has been training – alongside United colleague Facundo Pellistri – in an Al-Ittihad jersey. Shocked fans have been reacting to a post on Instagram. @ReyesDeUniverso said: “His idol plays for Al Nassr, why's he wearing Al Ittihad's jersey?” Those sentiments were echoed by @Yemmie_, who said: “Why not Al Nassr’s jersey to support his idol????” Others suggested that Garnacho is looking for a move, with @tahyooo saying “he’ll be joining them in January” while @ChelsJayJay added “he wants that 500k a wk”.
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The Red Devils are currently in the United States taking in high-profile friendly dates as part of a pre-season tour. Garnacho is yet to join that fold following his Copa America commitments, but is working on a fitness programme that will have him raring to go in 2024-25.
