Alejandro Garnacho returns to Manchester United early

Alejandro Garnacho has returned for pre-season training at Manchester United early as he aims to impress new manager Erik ten Hag.

Garnacho, 17, played for Argentina Under-20s in the Toulon Tournament this month and last played on June 10 in fifth place play-off win over Japan.

International participants in June are entitled to a three-week break but Garnacho has reported for pre-season training at United 17 days after his last appearance.

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Garnacho made his United debut in the 1-1 draw with Chelsea in April and also emerged on the final day of last season in the defeat at Crystal Palace.

The Argentinian plundered seven goals in six games as United won the FA Youth Cup, including two in the 3-1 triumph over Nottingham Forest in the final at Old Trafford.

United signed Garnacho from Atletico Madrid in 2020 and the Spanish-born goalscorer was named in the Argentina senior squad in March.

Garnacho had the distinction of training with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo within the same month and also signed a partnership with Nike in April. United are already in discussions over a new contract with Garnacho, whose current deals runs until 2025.

United fly to Bangkok for the start of their pre-season tour on July 8 and Garnacho, who turns 18 on Friday, could be selected in Ten Hag's tour squad.

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