'Last match': Garnacho's girlfriend drops major hint as Napoli eyes £60m Man Utd winger
Speculation surrounding Alejandro Garnacho’s future at Manchester United has intensified after his girlfriend, Eva Garcia, appeared to confirm the winger’s imminent departure from Old Trafford with a cryptic Instagram post.
Garnacho's Man Utd exit looms after cryptic Instagram post. Dropped vs Aston Villa, Napoli keen on £60m summer move for Argentine winger.
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Following United's 1-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Europa League final—a bitter conclusion to a tumultuous season—reports emerged that Garnacho’s representatives have requested a meeting with Manchester United officials to discuss a potential transfer.
On the eve of United’s final Premier League fixture against Aston Villa, Garcia took to Instagram to share a picture of their son’s Manchester United jersey, captioning the image simply with “Last match.” The post immediately sparked speculation among fans and pundits alike about Garnacho’s status within the club.
Adding fuel to the fire, the 20-year-old Argentine international was conspicuously left out of the matchday squad by interim manager Ruben Amorim, despite having played a pivotal role in several key matches this season.
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The situation has further escalated with credible reports from The Telegraph claiming that Serie A champions Napoli are preparing a formal bid to secure Garnacho’s services. The Italian giants, under new manager Antonio Conte, reportedly attempted to lure the Argentine in January as a replacement for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who departed for Paris Saint-Germain. Although Manchester United turned down Napoli’s offer earlier this year, sources suggest they may now consider a summer move if the price tag of £60 million ($81 million) is met.
With Napoli also linked to Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne, there is growing speculation that Garnacho could be part of a major summer rebuild for the Scudetto winners. For Garnacho, increased playing time will be crucial as he aims to secure a place in Lionel Scaloni’s Argentina squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.
As the summer transfer window looms, all eyes remain on Old Trafford and Naples, waiting to see whether Garnacho’s Instagram-coded farewell truly marks the end of his journey with Manchester United.