Alejandro Garnacho has opened up about his departure from Manchester United to join Chelsea last summer, admitting the move was painful despite his love for the club. The Argentine winger was frozen out at Old Trafford under former manager Ruben Amorim, who banished him to the 'bomb squad' alongside Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Antony and Tyrell Malacia, all of whom were told to find new clubs.
Garnacho eventually secured a £40million transfer to Stamford Bridge in late August. However, he has struggled to secure a regular starting spot under Enzo Maresca or new boss Liam Rosenior, scoring just one Premier League goal in 33 appearances across all competitions this season.
Reflecting on his final months at United, Garnacho told Premier League Productions: 'I remember in the last six months I was just not playing like before. I started to be on the bench... in my mind it was like I had to play every game. Maybe it is also on me, I started to do some bad things.' He added: 'It's just a moment in life that changes and life continues. I have no regrets.'
The 20-year-old, who joined United's academy from Atletico Madrid at age 17, broke into the first team under Erik ten Hag and became a regular fixture. But a dressing room fall-out with Amorim led to his exit. 'Yeah it hurt leaving, because I loved that club,' Garnacho said. 'They gave me the confidence from the start... I only have good memories of Man United.'
