In a revelation that has left the Manchester United faithful stunned, rising star Alejandro Garnacho has confessed his childhood dream was to don the blue of Chelsea rather than the famous red of United.
The 19-year-old winger, who has become a key figure at Old Trafford, dropped the bombshell during an interview on Spanish streaming platform Twitch, leaving supporters questioning everything they thought they knew about their Argentine sensation.
Garnacho's Childhood Chelsea Dream Exposed
Speaking candidly, Garnacho revealed: "I really wanted to play for Chelsea. They were my favourite English team. I used to watch all their games and I was a big fan of their team with Didier Drogba."
The admission is particularly shocking given Chelsea's status as one of United's most bitter rivals, with decades of intense competition between the two Premier League giants.
From Bridge Dreams to Theatre of Dreams
Despite his childhood allegiances, Garnacho's path ultimately led him to Manchester rather than London. The talented forward joined United's academy system in 2020 after being spotted by the club's scouts during his time at Atlético Madrid.
Since breaking into the first team, Garnacho has become a fan favourite at Old Trafford, making 82 appearances and scoring crucial goals, including a spectacular overhead kick against Everton that will live long in the memory.
Social Media Reaction Explodes
The revelation has sparked fireworks on social media, with fans from both clubs weighing in on Garnacho's surprising confession. Chelsea supporters have been quick to suggest the young star might still fulfil his childhood dream, while United fans are grappling with the notion that their emerging hero once dreamed of playing for the opposition.
One fan tweeted: "Garnacho saying he wanted to play for Chelsea as a kid has proper messed with my head."
Another added: "The way Garnacho said he was a Chelsea fan growing up... we could have had him!"
What This Means for Garnacho's United Future
While the comments might raise eyebrows, they're unlikely to affect Garnacho's status at United, where he recently signed a new long-term contract keeping him at the club until 2028. The young Argentine has consistently expressed his happiness and commitment to the Red Devils since establishing himself in the first team.
Footballers often support different clubs in their youth before professional careers take them elsewhere, but in the tribal world of Premier League football, such admissions rarely go unnoticed.
As United prepare for their crucial Premier League run-in, Garnacho will be hoping his performances on the pitch will quickly make fans forget about his childhood preferences.
