Argentina provide update on Alejandro Garnacho's international future

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Argentina provide update on Alejandro Garnacho's international future

Argentina believe they have done enough to beat Spain in the race to secure Alejandro Garnacho's international allegiances.

The Manchester United winger was born in Madrid, though is eligible to play for the reigning world champions as his mother is Argentina.

Garnacho's first international appearance came for Spain's Under-18s side back in 2021, though has since scored four goals in five games for Argentina's Under-20s.

He received his first call-up to the Argentina senior setup in 2022 but did not play a minute for La Albiceleste. Garnacho was in line to make his debut this month, but had to withdraw from Lionel Scaloni's squad after suffering an ankle injury for United in their draw with Southampton earlier in March.

Reports in Spain in recent months have suggested La Roja have not given up on trying to recruit Garnacho, and this delay in him making his competitive debut for Argentina will give them a big boost.

Nevertheless, Argentina's director of international scouting, Juan Martin Tassi, has revealed they have no worries that Garnacho is committed to them.

"We have a fluid dialogue with Garnacho and his family," Tassi said to Argentine outlet Ole.