Manchester United ace Alejandro Garnacho ignited controversy on Sunday outside Old Trafford.
The viral clip captured the 20‐year-old driving away in his £120,000 white 4×4 Range Rover. Fans and pundits now debate his conduct after a young supporter waited for his autograph.
The clip emerged right after United lost to Fulham on penalties in the FA Cup fifth round. In just 13 seconds, the video shows a young fan pleading, “Garnacho, please,” while Garnacho scrolled on his phone. The moment quickly spread on social media and sparked heated discussions.
At 20, Garnacho has shone in an otherwise difficult season for United. He scored eight goals and provided six assists in 41 appearances. His talent and status as an academy graduate make him a firm fan favourite at Old Trafford.
In the viral video, a young supporter patiently waited by Garnacho’s car. Instead of stopping, he kept his eyes on his phone and slowly drove away. The fan clutched a pen and notepad, hoping for a signature that never came.
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🚨Seeing Garnacho ignore a young fan who waited for hours outside Carrington is disappointing.
— Manchester United Forever (@Utd_Forever7) March 4, 2025
These are the same fans who sing his name every week, a simple autograph or even a wave takes seconds, but it means the world to a kid. Weak mentality! #MUFCpic.twitter.com/w6FLClR52h
Garnacho has a strong reputation for engaging with fans. He often poses and mingles with supporters at games and during training sessions at Carrington. His past interactions have earned him respect among Manchester United faithful.
This incident comes on the heels of a similar moment involving Man City star James McAtee. McAtee faced backlash after he hesitated to give his match shirt to a young fan following City’s 3-1 Champions League win over Club Brugge. The echoes of both incidents have resonated across the football world.
In McAtee’s case, a 10-year-old named Oaklan waited eagerly. The youngster wore a Sheffield Wednesday top, and McAtee soon passed his shirt to another child. Fans and Oaklan’s mother, Chantelle Howard, slammed the decision on social media for marring a special birthday moment.
Young supporters look up to their football idols, and moments like these shape their passion for the game. The recent snubs by Garnacho and McAtee spark debate on sportsmanship and the duty of stars to respect their fans. The club must now reflect on its connection with loyal supporters and ensure that respect always comes first.
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