Chelsea star risks ban as he hints at Manchester United dream return ahead of key fixture

Ed Griffiths
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:35:25 +0000

Alejandro Garnacho has wiped all Chelsea-related content from his TikTok account just days before facing Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening.

The Argentina international's profile now contains only four videos, all featuring footage from his time at Old Trafford.

The 21-year-old went further by sharing a clip from a United supporter account that paid tribute to his spell with the Red Devils.

Saturday's Premier League fixture will mark Garnacho's first encounter with his former club since completing a £40million switch to west London last August.

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The winger penned a seven-year deal with the Blues, running until 2032, when he made the move.

Speaking to Premier League Productions about whether he harboured any regrets over his departure, Garnacho said: "Maybe yes, because I loved that club.

"They gave me the confidence from the start. From Spain, to bring me to the academy, then they bring me to the first team.

"So it was like four or five years, and amazing love from everyone."

The forward acknowledged his own part in the deterioration of his United career, admitting he reacted poorly when his playing time diminished under Ruben Amorim.

He explained: "I remember in the last six months I was just not playing like before at Manchester United. In my mind, maybe it is also on me, I started to do some bad things."

Garnacho's social media activity coincides with reports that Chelsea are actively pursuing a forward capable of operating on the left flank when the summer transfer window opens.

The Telegraph has reported that the Blues remain in the market for reinforcements in his position, raising questions about his long-term prospects at Stamford Bridge.

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His debut campaign has yielded modest returns, with the winger netting just eight times and registering four assists across 38 appearances in all competitions.

Under manager Liam Rosenior, Garnacho has struggled to establish himself as a regular starter, beginning only 14 Premier League matches this term.

His solitary league goal this season underlines the difficulties he has faced adapting to life at Chelsea.

Garnacho's TikTok purge comes amid a turbulent period for Chelsea's squad discipline.

Vice-captain Enzo Fernandez recently served a two-match suspension after hinting at a potential move to Real Madrid, missing the FA Cup victory over Port Vale and a league defeat to Manchester City.

Marc Cucurella, however, avoided punishment despite publicly stating a return to Barcelona would be "difficult to refuse".

Should Chelsea decide to sanction Garnacho for his online activity, his future could become even more uncertain.

Reports from Argentina suggest River Plate are monitoring the situation, with manager Eduardo Coudet having personally contacted the player about a potential one-year loan arrangement.