Daily Mail

SO, WHO IS BENJAMIN GARRE?

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The 17-year-old forward joined Manchester City from Argentinia­n club Velez Sarsfield in July 2016.

City beat Manchester United and Barcelona to sign him. He said: ‘I won’t let this opportunit­y with City pass. Every player dreams of it. It’s a gift from God.’

City’s website describes him as a wide man ‘with pace and trickery in abundance. Naturally left-footed and blessed with great technique’.

Garre featured in the Checkatrad­e Trophy this season, scoring against Rotherham.

He has played for Argentina at Under 15 and Under 17 level and has trained with the senior players. ÷ His grandfathe­r Oscar was in the Argentina squad that won the World Cup in 1986.

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