Alejandro Garnacho’s request denied by Man United despite private talks with Erik ten Hag

Notwithstanding his pleadings with manager Erik ten Hag, Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho will not be granted permission to compete in the Olympics this summer.

Alejandro Garnacho will not be permitted to represent Argentina in the impending Olympic Games on behalf of Manchester United.

Twenty-nine-year-old Garnacho, who has made 50 appearances across all competitions for the Red Devils this season, has solidified his position with the Argentina national team.

The winger’s international prominence has qualified him for consideration in the Copa America and the Olympics this summer, where the Under-23 team of Argentina will vie for gold in Paris.

Nonetheless, if he were to compete in the Olympics, Garnacho would likely miss the start of the upcoming Premier League season. TYC Sports claims that United has decided to prevent Argentina from summoning him up for the games.

Notwithstanding Garnacho’s personal appeal in confidential discussions with manager Erik ten Hag, this has transpired. Despite Garnacho’s expressed interest in participating, it is explicitly stated that the Old Trafford management team is not anticipated to alter their stance.

The Olympics conclude on August 9, which is precisely one week prior to the 2024–25 Premier League season beginning. Furthermore, considering that clubs are not obligated to release players for the events, Argentine manager Javier Mascherano may prevent additional players from participating.

Although the report states that Ten Hag was informed of Garnacho’s desire to compete in the games, it is currently unknown whether the Dutchman will be in command at Old Trafford for the upcoming season.

At the age of 54, the former Ajax manager supervised the club’s worst Premier League season ever. The Red Devils finished the season in eighth place with a negative goal differential, but they did bring home silverware in the form of an FA Cup victory.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the new football operations staff of Ineos will determine his fate following a post-season evaluation. In recent weeks, Manchester United has been affiliated with a number of prominent coaches, and The Guardian reported on the eve of the cup final that United had already decided to dismiss Ten Hag.

Former Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino, Thomas Tuchel, and Roberto De Zerbi are among the individuals who have been mentioned as potential successors to Ten Hag.

It was also reported that Ineos was considering Kieran McKenna, but the Northern Irishman has since committed to leading Ipswich Town to successive Premier League promotions under the terms of a lucrative new contract.