Man United: Alejandro Garnacho signs new FIVE-YEAR contract

Alejandro Garnacho signed a new five-year contract at Manchester United on Saturday - hours after the club revealed that their rising star has been blocked from playing for Argentina at the Under 20 World Cup. Manchester United starlet Alejandro Garnacho has signed a new five-year deal at Old Trafford And a breakthrough has finally been reached, with Garnacho putting pen to paper on Friday United's rising star, aged 18 years old, has been in talk regarding a new deal since last season United's rising star has been in negotiations over a new deal since inspiring last season's FA Youth Cup triumph. Ironically, news of Garnacho's new deal comes after Ten Hag confirmed that United have blocked him from playing for his country at next month's youth competition. There was believed to be a stumbling block over his image rights, but he has now committed his future to United until June 2028 The teenager has enjoyed a breakthrough season, with five goals and six assists in 31 games News of the deal comes after Erik ten Hag confirmed United have blocked him from playing for Argentina in the Under-20 World Cup next month despite coach Javier Mascherano's pleas Argentina youth-team coach Javier Mascherano has also met with United officials in an attempt to secure Garnacho's release.