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Manchester United youngster Alejandro Garnacho is one step away from agreeing a new deal to secure his long-term future at Old Trafford.
The Argentine representatives and United have been locked in negotiations for many months over new terms and now a breakthrough appears to have been made.
ESPN reports that only final details remain until Garnacho can put pen to paper on the new contract.
ESPN reports: “Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho has reached an agreement in principle to sign a new five-year contract, pending some final details regarding image rights, a source told ESPN.”
“Garnacho, 18, has no contract in 2024, but the source said there is financial consensus for him to extend his stay at Old Trafford until 2028.”
“The new deal will see his salary adjusted in line with his new status in Erik ten Hag’s team due to the progress he has made since making his first-team debut last April.”
Presumably, as Garnacho’s importance and status in the team grows, so will their salaries.
The 18-year-old is already a crucial member of Ten Hag’s first-team setup.
He started against Leicester City in the Red Devils’ 3-0 victory, with goals from Marcus Rashford, who grabbed a brace, and from Jadon Sancho.
In 27 appearances for the 20-time English champions, Garnacho has scored three times.
ESPN adds that both parties are anxious for the contract to be signed at once and for the player to return to doing what he does best on the field.
An announcement is expected in the coming weeks.
