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Signed by Manchester United at 16, he wins the FA Youth Cup and makes his first-team debut at 17, scores his maiden Premier League goal at 18, and then nets in a victorious FA Cup final – against Manchester City, no less – at 19.

Simple, right? A superstar in the making, destined for the top since he first graced the local parque in Madrid as a toddler. When dribbling had two meanings.

But listen to the boy speak about his amazing journey thus far, and that sense of simplicity evaporates pretty quickly. Because the beginning of Garnacho’s United story is not about perfect football wizardry and inevitable on-field glory.

No, it’s a tale of isolation, linguistic confusion and rough edges – and…