Garnacho talks down Cristiano Ronaldo comparisons | OneFootball

Alejandro Garnacho has talked down comparisons with Cristiano Ronaldo as the winger nears one of the latter’s records for Manchester United.

Garnacho has 24 goals and assists in the Premier League since his senior debut for Manchester United, after a stunning strike in the defeat at Brentford at the weekend.

The Argentina international is just one short from equalling Ronaldo’s record of 25 goal involvements before turning 21, with Garnacho not set to celebrate that milestone until the summer.

Garnacho has often discussed his admiration for Ronaldo, who set up Garnacho’s first goal for the Red Devils in 2022. However, the 20-year-old was keen to talk down any comparison between himself and the five-time Ballon d’Or winner. He said he’s not focused on numbers or records and is concentrating on ending the season with silverware for Manchester United.

Speaking ahead of Thursday’s Europa League semi-final second leg with Athletic Bilbao, Garnacho told a pre-match press conference: “I’m not focused on the numbers. I think when Cristiano played here, he was a different footballer, [they were] a different type of games,” he said.

“I just try to help the team and try to win games.

“Obviously, yeah, on missed chances and things like this, we are training really hard, me, Rasmus [Hojlund] and all the strikers in the team, so I think we are improving and we will try to do better.”

Garnacho was linked with an exit from Manchester United in January but has reiterated his desire to stay at Old Trafford.

“I have a contract here at Manchester United until June 2028 so I am happy here. If we win the Europa League, we will be in the Champions League and we will face next season with a different mentality and in a different way.”

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