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Alejandro Garnacho risks Cristiano Ronaldo's wrath as Man Utd star dons surprise kit for pre-season training session with Facundo Pellistri

The Argentine winger may <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/alejandro-garnacho-responds-accusation-ignored-lionel-messi-copa-america-final-argentina-man-utd-winger-labelled-proper-cristiano-ronaldo-fanboy/blt96c99e6bbf94eea3" target="_blank">work alongside eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi</a> at international level, savouring Copa America glory with the Albiceleste in 2024, but has made no secret of the fact that he is a passionate CR7 fan.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Garnacho briefly got the opportunity to work with the Portuguese superstar at Old Trafford before his stunning release by the Red Devils in 2022. The 20-year-old forward has continued to speak of his admiration for Ronaldo since then, while also <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/do-like-lionel-messi-alejandro-garnacho-told-stop-copying-cristiano-ronaldo-angel-di-maria-man-utd-split-goat-loyalties/blt9ec1f8030226d874" target="_blank">copying his iconic goal celebrations</a>.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Al-Nassr striker Ronaldo will, however, be disappointed to learn that Garnacho has been training – alongside United colleague Facundo Pellistri – in an Al-Ittihad jersey. Shocked fans have been reacting to a post on Instagram. <a href="https://x.com/ReyesDeUniverso/status/1817911876942241804" target="_blank">@ReyesDeUniverso</a> said: “His idol plays for Al Nassr, why's he wearing Al Ittihad's jersey?” Those sentiments were echoed by <a href="https://x.com/Yemmie_/status/1817914018427785505" target="_blank">@Yemmie_</a>, who said: “Why not Al Nassr’s jersey to support his idol????” Others suggested that Garnacho is looking for a move, with <a href="https://x.com/tahyooo/status/1817911844431860014" target="_blank">@tahyooo</a> saying “he’ll be joining them in January” while <a href="https://x.com/ChelsJayJay/status/1817928677646299158" target="_blank">@ChelsJayJay</a> added “he wants that 500k a wk”.<picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt47830196747313fc/garnacho%20ittihad.jpg?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt47830196747313fc/garnacho%20ittihad.jpg?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt47830196747313fc/garnacho%20ittihad.jpg?format=jpg" alt="Alejandro Garnacho Al-Ittihad shirt" data-source="Instagram" data-copyright="Instagram" data-portal-copyright="Instagram" perform:prop="uuid:blt47830196747313fc;width:467;height:737"></picture>

WHAT THE FANS ARE SAYING

The Red Devils are <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/jonny-evans-erik-ten-hag-cautious-rasmus-hojlund-leny-yoro-injury-updates-man-utd-pre-season-friendly-defeat-arsenal/blt189c9b5b67c76eb0" target="_blank">currently in the United States taking in high-profile friendly dates</a> as part of a pre-season tour. Garnacho is yet to join that fold following his Copa America commitments, but is working on a fitness programme that will have him raring to go in 2024-25.

WHAT NEXT?

Alejandro Garnacho risks Cristiano Ronaldo's wrath as Man Utd star dons surprise kit for pre-season training session with Facundo Pellistri | Goal.com UK

Alejandro Garnacho has risked incurring the wrath of idol Cristiano Ronaldo by donning a surprising kit choice during a summer training session.

Alejandro Garnacho risks Cristiano Ronaldo&apos;s wrath as Man Utd star dons surprise kit for pre-season training session with Facundo Pellistri