The livewire forward joined our Academy at 16 and during the Covid-19 pandemic, meaning Manchester was in lockdown and he could not leave the house. That meant his only initial contact with club staff was via video calls, completing workout sessions and beginning to learn English from home.
Patience was the key and Garna’s first year in England was challenging, but the support of our Academy and his family helped him to flourish. He quickly became an important player in our youth sides and was soon playing in front of 5,000 fans at Old Trafford - and scoring, too.