The 18-year-old was already a Manchester United first-team player and had thrust himself into the limelight through his performances in our successful FA Youth Cup campaign in 2021/22.
But, under Erik ten Hag, our no.49 reached a different level and ended the term as one of our most impressive and productive attacking performers.
Here, using quotes from Ten Hag, we sum up Garnacho’s season…
Alejandro travelled with the squad on our pre-season tour, but found his appearances limited in the opening stages of 2022/23. That all changed in the autumn when an electric full debut against Sheriff Tiraspol paved the way for a couple of matchwinning performances.