Cristiano Ronaldo has cautioned Alejandro Garnacho that Italy’s top league is the ‘toughest league for forwards’. The 20-year-old winger has lately been identified as a potential recruit for Napoli, who want to find a replacement for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Garnacho, whose contract at Old Trafford runs until June 2028, has made 19 appearances for Manchester United in the Premier League this season, scoring three goals and delivering one assist. Although he made a timid comeback in the final third, the Argentina international has managed to draw overseas interest. As reported by SportItalia, Antonio Conte sees Garnacho as a potential substitute for Kvaratskhelia, who is nearing a transfer to Paris Saint-Germain. The report indicates that Napoli proposed £38m for the young player, but their offer did not meet United’s valuation. It is claimed that Ruben Amorim’s team is seeking £60m for Garnacho. The sale of the Argentine would be recorded as a complete profit for United, given his development in the academy, which would be significant for the club as they aim to meet Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR). Currently, it is uncertain if Garnacho would be interested in transferring to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Ronaldo has remarked that Serie A is the ‘most challenging league for forwards,’ which might influence the winger’s choice. In December 2019, during an interview with DAZN, the ex-Juventus striker expressed his astonishment at the overall level of talent in the league. According to BeinSports, Ronaldo stated: “I’ve adjusted to the Italian league, which is quite challenging – the toughest one for all forwards. It’s the most challenging league for me, as it has many high-quality players.” “I was surprised by the high level of quality in the Italian league; they are really good,” he stated.
