Garnacho Sparks Outrage Over Rashford Villa Shirt Post as Exit From Man United Nears

 Alejandro Garnacho is facing heavy criticism from both fans and pundits after sharing a controversial image on social media wearing a Marcus Rashford Aston Villa shirt while posing in front of two supercars. The image has ignited backlash from Manchester United supporters, who view the act as disrespectful, especially amid his uncertain future at Old Trafford.

Garnacho Rocking Rashford no 9 Jersey

The Argentine winger is currently out of Rúben Amorim’s squad, alongside Rashford, as both players explore potential summer moves. Garnacho, once seen as one of the most promising talents in United’s youth ranks, appears to be inching closer to the exit door following this latest off-pitch stunt.

Troy Deeney Slams Garnacho’s Attitude

Former Watford captain Troy Deeney didn’t hold back in his reaction to the post, calling Garnacho a “little dope” and urging stronger dressing room discipline at Manchester United. Speaking to talkSPORT, Deeney said:

“If it was me at Man United and I was [Bruno] Fernandes, I’d wait until he came back and first day I’d just smash him. This is Manchester United who do you think you are?”

Deeney criticised Garnacho for repeatedly disrespecting the club and failing to take responsibility for his actions. He pointed to previous incidents, including Garnacho liking posts that attacked former manager Erik ten Hag, as further examples of his immaturity.

Transfer Talks Intensify as Amorim Pushes for Exit

Garnacho’s latest post comes at a time when transfer speculation is ramping up. He was linked with Chelsea and Napoli during the January window but stayed at United, where he regained some minutes under Amorim. However, after United’s Europa League final loss to Tottenham, the winger admitted uncertainty about his future.

Reports now suggest Amorim has told Garnacho to find a new club this summer, and interest from Aston Villa, who previously loaned Rashford, appears to be real though this latest controversy may cool their pursuit.

PR Failure and Lack of Respect

Deeney went further, blaming both Garnacho and his management team for the post, saying:

“He’s posed and thought about where he’s doing it. Nobody between him and his agent thought, ‘this is probably not a good idea’.”

He criticised the younger generation of footballers for lacking accountability and hiding behind social media validation:

“When he was doing well and everyone was telling him how great he was, he loved every second of it. Get a little wobble and suddenly it’s ‘get me out of here’.”

Reflecting Poorly on United’s Leadership

Deeney also used the incident to highlight deeper issues at Manchester United. Comparing United’s culture to clubs like Arsenal, Liverpool, and Man City, he argued that such off-field chaos wouldn’t be tolerated at better-run institutions.

“You never see these stories come out of Arsenal or City. At those clubs, managers and directors are aligned, and they protect the badge.”

With Sir Alex Ferguson’s era long gone, Garnacho’s antics may be symptomatic of broader dysfunction at Old Trafford a club still struggling to impose discipline and identity under a new sporting structure.