Lee Sharpe claims Garnacho’s decision-making remains his biggest flaw, as stats show the winger is repeating the same Old Trafford mistakes at Stamford Bridge.
Manchester United’s decision to offload Alejandro Garnacho for £40 million last summer raised eyebrows, but former star Lee Sharpe believes the reason for the sale is becoming clearer by the week. Despite his undeniable flair, the 21-year-old is reportedly “frustrating” his new club, Chelsea, with the same lack of end product that defined his final months in Manchester.
Sharpe suggests that while Garnacho is one of the Premier League’s most exciting prospects, his “decision-making in the final third” was the primary factor that convinced the United hierarchy to cash in.
The Stats: Promise vs. Production
The numbers suggest that while Garnacho is a constant threat, his efficiency hasn’t yet matched his price tag. At United, his goal involvement ratio was criticized, and early data from his time in West London shows a similar trend.
| Period | Club | Appearances | Goals | Assists | G/A Ratio |
| 2020 – 2025 | Man Utd | 144 | 26 | 22 | 0.33 |
| 2025/26 | Chelsea | 29 | 6 | 3 | 0.31 |
The “Amorim Factor” and the Fallout
While Sharpe focuses on the pitch, reports persist that Garnacho’s exit was accelerated by a breakdown in his relationship with former manager Ruben Amorim. The Argentine’s “petulant” reaction to tactical instructions and his public outbursts often echoed by his brother on social media made him a liability in a dressing room that Amorim was desperate to “cleanse.”
Rosenior Defends the Winger
Despite the scrutiny, Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior remains a staunch defender of the youngster. “He creates a threat in terms of his movement,” Rosenior said, blaming the player’s patchy form on the frequent changes to the Blues’ starting XI. “I back him to have a really good second half of the season.”
The Top 4 Showdown
United and Chelsea are currently locked in a fierce battle for Champions League qualification. The two sides will meet in mid-April at Stamford Bridge, a game that could see Garnacho haunt his former club or prove exactly why Michael Carrick was happy to let him go.
Filepe Junior is a football writer tracking La Liga transfers, covering major signings, squad planning, and player movements across Spanish clubs.
