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Samuel Luckhurst

Erik ten Hag touts Kobbie Mainoo as next Manchester United academy star after Alejandro Garnacho contract

Erik ten Hag touted Kobbie Mainoo as the next Manchester United academy graduate with the potential to break into the first team squad.

Alejandro Garnacho signed a five-year contract last week, having only made his United debut in April last year. Garnacho, 18, has enjoyed a breakthrough season under Ten Hag since his maiden career start against FC Sheriff in October.

The Argentine has been instrumental in a number of wins for United and is on the verge of returning from a seven-week lay-off with an ankle injury.

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