Man Utd refuse Alejandro Garnacho request after making Olympics decision

Manchester United have refused Argentina’s request to call Alejandro Garnacho up for this summer’s Olympics – despite pleas from the player himself.

Garnacho has been capped five times for Argentina having made his international debut last summer and has strengthened his case for a regular role with a fine campaign at Old Trafford.

The 19-year-old could have a busy summer ahead with La Albiceleste in Copa America action with their campaign beginning on 20 June, running to 14 July should they reach the final.

Argentina’s Under-23 side will then compete in the Olympics in Paris, which runs from 25 July to 9 August.

Garnacho had hoped to compete in both tournaments with head coach Javier Mascherano deciding to call-up the 19-year-old.

However, TYC Sports report United have refused to release their player. Clubs are not obliged to release players for the Olympic campaign and despite Garnacho himself holding talks with Erik ten Hag, who remains in charge at Old Trafford for the time being.

But the report claims United’s management will not budge on their decision.