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Man United wonderkid Alejandro Garnacho receives shock Argentina call-up

Manchester United teenager Alejandro Garnacho has been named in Argentina's provisional squad for their World Cup qualifiers later this month, despite representing Spain at youth level.

The 17-year-old, who was born in Madrid, has played for Spain Under-18s on multiple occasions. However, he still qualifies to play for Argentina through his mother.

Garnacho signed for United back in October 2020 from Atletico Madrid, but he is yet to feature for the first-team.

Alejandro Garnacho has been named in Argentina's squad for their World Cup qualifiers

He has been making waves for the club's youth teams this term, though. establishing himself as an emerging talent at Old Trafford.