Alejandro Garnacho to wear No.17 shirt at Manchester United this season
Manchester United have confirmed that Alejandro Garnacho will wear the No.17 shirt this season. The Argentine had occupied the No.49 shirt since breaking into the first team last season.
United confirmed the majority of shirt numbers in August but revealed Garnacho, and new signing Rasmus Hojlund, could have new numbers in due course. While the club are yet to confirm Garnacho’s new number, the Argentine’s brother has shared a snap of himself and the winger wearing the No.17 shirt.
Garnacho had been lined-up to take the coveted No.7 shirt but United used the number to persuade Mason Mount to reject the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool this summer. Instead, Garnacho is taking a number that Cristiano Ronaldo wore at national level when he first broke into Portugal’s first team.
The History of the No.17 Shirt at Manchester United
The No.17 shirt has been worn by some of Manchester United’s most iconic players over the years. The number has been worn by the likes of Luis Nani, Andy Cole and most recently Fred. Hojlund could take the No.11 shirt, which was last worn by Mason Greenwood.
Greenwood could leave the club today, with Lazio interested in the forward.
What Does This Mean for Alejandro Garnacho?
Garnacho will be hoping that his new shirt number brings him luck this season. He has already shown glimpses of his potential in his first season at Old Trafford and will be looking to build on that this year. With the likes of Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial ahead of him in the pecking order, it will be a tough task for him to break into the starting XI.
However, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer keen to give young players a chance, Garnacho could get his opportunity if he can impress in training and show he is ready for first-team action. He will be hoping that his new shirt number can help him make an impact at Manchester United this season.
Conclusion
Alejandro Garnacho will be wearing the No.17 shirt at Manchester United this season. The Argentine had been lined-up to take the coveted No.7 shirt but United used the number to persuade Mason Mount to reject the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool this summer. Instead, Garnacho is taking a number that Cristiano Ronaldo wore at national level when he first broke into Portugal’s first team.
Garnacho will be hoping that his new shirt number brings him luck this season and he can make an impact at Old Trafford. With Ole Gunnar Solskjaer keen to give young players a chance, Garnacho could get his opportunity if he can impress in training and show he is ready for first-team action.