Alejandro Garnacho’s rising influence is making waves far beyond the pitch — and even Cristiano Ronaldo’s son is taking notice.
A recent snapshot shared by Georgina Rodriguez, Ronaldo's partner, shows Cristiano Jr. completing his homework while wearing Garnacho’s Manchester United shirt. The 13-year-old clearly admires the young Argentine star, showcasing the powerful impact Garnacho is having.
The 20-year-old winger, who once trained alongside Ronaldo at Old Trafford, has always idolized CR7. Despite being a part of Lionel Messi’s Argentina squad, Garnacho’s admiration for Ronaldo has never been a secret.
Now, it seems the admiration is mutual, with Ronaldo Jr. sporting the ‘Garnacho 17’ shirt in the Saudi Arabian sunshine.
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Could Garnacho be the next no. 7?
There’s been talk of Garnacho inheriting the legendary No. 7 jersey, worn by United greats like Ronaldo, David Beckham, and Eric Cantona.
For now, though, the winger wears the No. 17 shirt. But with his growing presence at United, fans are speculating he could be the next in line to take on the iconic number.
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As for Ronaldo Jr., he’s making strides at Al-Nassr’s academy in Saudi Arabia, following in his father’s footsteps. Will he one day don the famous No. 7 at Old Trafford? Only time will tell, but for now, Garnacho is the one inspiring the next generation — even in Ronaldo’s household.
Cristiano Ronaldo's son wearing an Alejandro Garnacho shirt while doing his homework 📚
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Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo continues to defy age, setting his sights on reaching 1,000 career goals before thinking about retirement. On the other hand, Man Utd are struggling under manager Erik ten Hag, who is under pressure of getting sacked during the on-going international break.