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Daily Mirror
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Tom Blow

Cristiano Ronaldo agreed to Alejandro Garnacho request as Man Utd star's dream fulfilled

Cristiano Ronaldo gave Alejandro Garnacho permission to use his new 'nap' celebration after scoring his first senior goal on Thursday.

Garnacho, 18, opened his Manchester United account to give Erik ten Hag's side a 1-0 victory against Real Sociedad in Spain. Frustratingly for the visitors, that wasn't enough for them to top their Europa League group and they now face a tough play-off.

The Argentina youth international's maiden goal was assisted by Ronaldo, which is a dream come true. Garnacho views the five-time Ballon d'Or winner, 37, as his "idol" and fantasised about following in his footsteps when he joined United in September 2020.

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