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Garnacho Targeted With Abusive Chants on Old Trafford Return

The hostility stems from his high-fee summer exit to Chelsea following public criticism of Manchester United.

Overview

  • The 21-year-old remained an unused substitute as Chelsea lost 2-1 at Old Trafford.
  • Home fans jeered him with a chant accusing him of leaving for money and using a homophobic slur, with reports saying it began during the warm-up.
  • Coverage cites the Daily Mail for the wording of the song and notes it as a reworked version of a taunt once aimed at Carlos Tevez.
  • Reports say his transfer to Chelsea exceeded $50 million and he signed a contract running to 2032.
  • His rift with United followed public criticism of the club’s season and was compounded by marginalization under coach Rúben Amorim, though he kept a low profile on the bench and greeted former teammates, including swapping shirts with Amad Diallo.