Jamie Carragher has pointed out a supposed issue with Alejandro Garnacho following the former Manchester United winger’s £40million move to Chelsea.
Garnacho had been part of the Red Devils’ Bomb Squad this summer, alongside Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia.
After a falling out with Ruben Amorim, in which Daily Mail Sport exclusively revealed the Portuguese said Garnacho had to ‘pray’ he would be able to find a new club, the 21-year-old sought out a move and got just that on Saturday.
He is yet to play for the Blues, joining too late to play a part in their win over Fulham on Saturday, but was in the stands at Stamford Bridge to take in the action.
But he didn’t seem to have eyes on just the game, however. He was, at various points, seen looking elsewhere, and that was something Carragher picked up on.
Speaking on Sky Sports when asked to rate summer signings as a hit or a miss, Carragher raised the issue and explained why he couldn’t ‘stand it’.
Jamie Carragher has raised an issue with Alejandro Garnacho following his move to Chelsea
The pundit pointed out how the £40million man was on his phone will in the stands in London
‘You know what I didn’t like?’ Carragher began. ‘Did you see the game [against Fulham], when they go to the people in the stands and they are on their phones with the game going on?
‘I can’t stand it. And it’s not just him by the way, but I can’t stand it. So it’s a miss for that. For sitting on his phone during an important game for Chelsea.’
Keane, meanwhile, said: ‘I’m undecided on that one. I’m not convinced.’
The fee involved in the transfer made Garnacho the most expensive academy graduate sale in United’s history, eclipsing the £24.5m received for David Beckham in 2003.
The 21-year-old winger has agreed a seven-year contract with the Blues after passing a medical on Friday. United have inserted a 10 per cent sell-on clause in the sale agreement.
His first opportunity to suit up in his new colours will come on September 13 when Chelsea travel to west London rivals Brentford.
Upon signing, Garnacho said: ‘It’s an incredible moment for my family and I to join this great club. I can’t wait to get started.
‘I watched the Club World Cup and to join the world champions is special – we’re the best team in the world!
‘It’s amazing to be here and I’m very happy.’
