Nicky Butt labels Alejandro Garnacho a ‘disgrace’ after Manchester United exit
Former Manchester United academy head Nicky Butt has branded Alejandro Garnacho a “disgrace” following the winger’s controversial summer transfer to Chelsea.
The Argentine international departed Old Trafford after falling out of favour with newly appointed manager Ruben Amorim.
His exit was marred by disciplinary issues, culminating in the player being dropped for the Europa League final.
The young forward expressed his frustration on social media and was later pictured wearing an Aston Villa shirt bearing the name of former team-mate Marcus Rashford.
Academy criticism
Butt oversaw the club’s youth setup when the talented prospect first arrived in England.
Speaking on a podcast, the former England midfielder questioned the trajectory of the player’s early career.
“I thought he had an edge about him, but he got above his station way too quick,” Butt said.
“He got superstar status too quick and he obviously scored the bicycle kick which was phenomenal.”
“Someone in that club or team at the time should have been swatting him down, and they might have been, and he ignored them.”
Struggles at Stamford Bridge
The Old Trafford hierarchy ultimately sanctioned a sale to their Premier League rivals.
Butt believes offloading the South American attacker was the correct decision for the Manchester club.
“The best thing United did was sell him because, forget his ability, and I don’t think he is that great anyway, but I thought his attitude was a disgrace,” he added.
Since swapping the North West for London, the winger has struggled to cement a regular starting spot.
He has made just 14 starts for the Blues amidst fierce competition for attacking places.
Uncertain future
Speculation regarding his happiness in the capital intensified last week after he appeared to delete all club-related content from his social media accounts.
However, the rapid attacker featured at the weekend as his current employers suffered a defeat against his former side.
The result leaves the West London outfit battling to secure Champions League qualification for next season.
