Alejandro Garnacho finally reveals the real reason he left Man United for Chelsea last summer
For months, Manchester United supporters have argued endlessly about why Alejandro Garnacho walked away from Old Trafford for Chelsea last summer. Some blamed the board, others accused the winger of chasing money, and a few insisted it was all about playing time or ambition. But all of that noise came to an abrupt end today—because the 20-year-old finally revealed the real reason behind his exit.
And it’s far more emotional, and far more painful, than anyone imagined.
In a calm but deeply revealing interview, Garnacho explained that his departure had nothing to do with contract disputes, promises, or career goals. According to him, everything traces back to one moment—one conversation—after the heart-breaking Europa League Final defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.
United had gone into that final hoping to redeem a disappointing season, only to collapse under pressure as Spurs took advantage of mistakes and disorganisation. Garnacho struggled on the pitch, visibly frustrated and overwhelmed by the final whistle. But he insists the match itself wasn’t what pushed him away.
It was what happened afterward.
According to Garnacho, the words he heard in the dressing room that night changed everything for him.
“I want people to understand the truth,” he said quietly. “I left because of what Ruben Amorim said to me after the Europa League Final. It was one of the most embarrassing moments of my career.”
He didn’t share the exact phrases Amorim used, but he made it clear the criticism went beyond normal coaching demands—so personal, so cutting, that he felt completely broken. Sources around the squad back this up, saying Amorim was furious with several players but chose Garnacho as the focus of his anger in front of the entire dressing room. Senior figures reportedly felt the manager crossed a line with the young winger.
One staff member put it simply: “That night destroyed his confidence. It wasn’t the right way to speak to a young player after such a painful loss.”
From that moment, everything changed. When the transfer window opened, Garnacho quietly pulled away from contract discussions. Not with attitude, but with a kind of emotional distance that told those around him he no longer felt at home. So when Chelsea came calling with reassurance, support, and a promise of trust, he listened.
“That’s what I needed,” he admitted. “A place where I felt protected again.”
He also explained why he stayed silent for so long. Despite the hurt, he still respects Manchester United deeply. He didn’t want to fuel drama or disrespect the club. But after months of fans accusing him of greed or disloyalty, he felt he finally had to speak.
“I didn’t leave for money,” he said. “The environment became impossible. That night changed everything.”
Reactions online have been explosive—United fans sharing regret and anger, some blaming Amorim outright, others lamenting how a young star slipped through their fingers. Chelsea supporters, meanwhile, are pleased he finally told his side of the story.
This revelation only intensifies the pressure on Ruben Amorim, who is already under scrutiny for United’s unstable season. Losing a talent like Garnacho because of emotional mismanagement raises serious questions about how he handles the dressing room.
