Rio Ferdinand demands that Man Utd star is not sold with urgent message to Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ruben Amorim
Rio Ferdinand has urged Manchester United to keep faith in Alejandro Garnacho after the winger’s thrilling display in the club’s dramatic Europa League victory over Lyon. In what turned out to be a rollercoaster evening at Old Trafford, United narrowly edged past the French side 5-4 in a pulsating quarterfinal second leg. After initially racing to a 2-0 lead, the Reds found themselves trailing 4-2 in extra time before mounting an incredible late comeback with three quickfire goals to secure a place in the semifinals against Athletic Club.
Garnacho may have missed a golden opportunity to put the game out of reach early in the second half, but his performance still caught the eye of Ferdinand, who was on punditry duty for TNT Sports. The former United defender highlighted the 20-year-old’s explosive pace and natural talent, urging the club to be patient with his development rather than entertaining offers from elsewhere.
According to Ferdinand, Garnacho poses a devastating threat when given space to attack, and although his end product still needs polishing, his youth and potential are undeniable. He made it clear that the club should stay committed to the young forward and avoid the temptation of selling, especially with interest reportedly coming from Chelsea and Napoli during the January window.
Garnacho, who was substituted after 100 minutes for Christian Eriksen, has enjoyed a productive campaign, contributing 10 goals and 9 assists in 50 appearances across all competitions. His direct style, pace, and ability to break open defenses have made him a regular under Ruben Amorim, and his performances continue to win over fans and club legends alike.
Following their midweek European heroics, Manchester United now turn their attention back to the Premier League, with a home fixture against Wolves on Sunday. Garnacho’s growing influence on the team could prove crucial as United look to finish the season strongly on both domestic and European fronts. The winger’s ability to change games and his fearless approach mark him out as one of the most exciting young talents in the squad — and Ferdinand’s endorsement only strengthens the case for keeping him at Old Trafford.
