Manchester United announce Alejandro Garnacho contract extension amid double boost

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Garnacho signs new contract

Alejandro Garnacho has signed a new five-year contract at Manchester United after a breakthrough season with the first-team.

The teenager has committed his future to Old Trafford until June 2028 after making 31 appearances for the senior side and his performances under Erik ten Hag have been eye-catching this season.

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Garnacho has missed the last seven weeks with an ankle injury but he returned to training at Carrington on Friday and could return to action next week.

Having already established himself in the senior set-up under Erik ten Hag, Garnacho is confident he is in the right place to continue his development.

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Double Garnacho boost

Manchester United will not allow Alejandro Garnacho to participate in the Under-20 World Cup for Argentina next month.

There had been suggestions in Argentina, where the tournament starts on May 20, that Garnacho would be included in coach Javier Mascherano's squad and miss United's run-in.

United play at Bournemouth on the day of the first game of the U20 finals before ending their Premier League season with the visits of Chelsea and Fulham. United also take on Manchester City in the FA Cup final on June 3.

Garnacho, who played in the Toulon tournament for Argentina's U20s last June, could return from a seven-week lay-off with an ankle injury next week and United manager Erik ten Hag clarified he will see out the season with the club.

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