Alejandro Garnacho is frequently compared to his Manchester United idol, Cristiano Ronaldo, and a new nickname has reinforced this.

Ever since his breakthrough, Alejandro Garnacho has been likened to Cristiano Ronaldo, and rightfully so, since the Argentine youth idolizes the Portugal captain.

Garnacho has replicated the celebrations, and he shares some interesting characteristics with a younger Ronaldo.

Garnacho is undoubtedly the most prized player among Manchester United fans, aside from Kobbie Mainoo, and he will make his Copa America debut this summer.

However, it has now been revealed that he has an interesting nickname that is comparable to one that Ronaldo had.

Why is Alejandro Garnacho dubbed El Bichito?

Garnacho has received numerous parallels to Ronaldo over the last two seasons, whether in terms of playing style or mentality.

However, according to The Athletic, Garnacho has been given a Ronaldo-inspired nickname in Argentina, which speaks volumes about his abilities and how he is perceived outside of United.

Ronaldo first gained the nickname ‘El Bicho’ – which translates to ‘The Bug’ – for his ability, albeit symbolically, to instill fear in opponents.

Garnacho, despite his resemblance to the Manchester United great, is now known as ‘El Bichito’, which translates to ‘The Little Bug’.

Garnacho was born in Spain but chose Argentina due to his mother, despite representing Spain at the under-18 level. Something that irritated Spanish fans and prompted criticism of his accent.

Garnacho has gradually gained the affection of the Argentine fanbase, and this is just more evidence that he is becoming a darling.

Why has Alejandro Garnacho battled to be accepted by Argentinians?

Garnacho’s admiration for Ronaldo has not always been well received by Argentine fans, who regard Ronaldo as Lionel Messi’s rival.

The Athletic reported that: “Football is a tribal sport, and in the land of Lionel Messi, Garnacho’s devout admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo has been difficult for some Argentinians to accept.”

This is unsurprising given Garnacho’s evident preference for Ronaldo and Real Madrid over Barcelona and Messi, as evidenced by his social media activities.

While his usage of social media was deemed juvenile, as he matures and becomes a father, it appears that he will continue to earn admirers in Argentina, and if he has a successful tournament, he might become their next hero.