Alejandro Garnacho’s recent holiday wardrobe choice has generated a lot of buzz. During some pre-season workouts, the Manchester United forward was spotted wearing an Al-Ittihad shirt, which has fans worried about possible conflict with his idol, Cristiano Ronaldo, who currently plays for Al-Nassr, Al-Ittihad’s fierce rival in the Saudi Pro League.
The image of Garnacho wearing Al-Ittihad colors sparked a flurry of online reactions, with some wondering why he wasn’t wearing Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr jersey instead. Some people expressed disapproval, while others suggested Garnacho might be hinting that he wants to leave Manchester United.
Garnacho is currently taking a long vacation following his Copa America victory with Argentina. He has not yet returned to his Manchester United colleagues, who are currently on a preseason tour of the United States. Following Uruguay’s Copa America victory, Facundo Pellistri, his training partner, is also getting back to full condition.
After losing 2-1 against Arsenal in Los Angeles, the team’s preseason trip has gotten off to a rough start. They will then play a friendly match against Liverpool in South Carolina and Real Betis in San Diego. On August 10, Manchester United will play Manchester City in the Community Shield at Wembley to wrap up their tour.