Manchester United: Garnacho signs contract extension with club until 2028

Manchester United have announced that Alejandro Garnacho has signed a new contract, extending his stay at the club until 2028.

The academy graduate has already made 31 appearances for the senior team at the age of just 18.

On signing a new contract, Garnacho said: “When I joined this incredible club, I dreamt of achieving my debut, playing at Old Trafford, scoring my first goal and winning trophies with this badge on my chest. I feel very proud and emotional to have experienced these moments already, together with my family, who have supported me every step of the way.

“We are all humbled to have this chance to continue our journey at Manchester United, and I have already begun to work on achieving the next set of targets and ambitions.

“The manager and his coaching staff have helped me to improve in every way, and with their support, I am developing each day to help the team to be successful. I am relishing the future and can’t wait to create more special memories with this group in front of our amazing supporters.”

United football director John Murtough said: “Alejandro has really dedicated himself to achieving the objectives that the club set out for him since he arrived in Manchester.

“His talent, drive and determination to succeed saw him quickly progress from our academy into the first team, and this new long-term contract reflects our confidence in him to continue his exciting development under the guidance of Erik and his staff.

“Alejandro has huge potential, and we are all looking forward to working with him to ensure he can fulfil his ambitions here at Manchester United in the coming years.”

United earlier confirmed that Garnacho would not be part of Argentina’s Under-20 World Cup squad next month, despite suggestions in Argentina that he would be included in coach Javier Mascherano’s team.

The Premier League club’s schedule clashes with the U20 finals, with the team playing Bournemouth on the first day of the tournament before ending their domestic league season with games against Chelsea and Fulham. The club also has the FA Cup final against Manchester City on June 3.

Garnacho could return to the team next week after a seven-week lay-off with an ankle injury.

“We don’t release him,” said Ten Hag ahead of United’s match against Aston Villa on Sunday. “He will return tomorrow to the team training, partial, and then we have to see when he can return totally and then back in two games.”

Although Garnacho was named in Argentina’s senior squad for their March internationals, he had to withdraw due to an injury sustained during United’s goalless draw with Southampton on March 19.