Ivorian winger Amad Diallo wipes Instagram clean after backlash over jersey swap photo with Garnacho

Manchester United’s Ivorian forward Amad Diallo has deleted all posts from his Instagram account after receiving a wave of criticism from fans for a photo taken with Alejandro Garnacho following United’s 2-1 Premier League win over Chelsea at Old Trafford on September 20.

The 23-year-old had shared the image shortly after the game but has since removed it, prompting speculation among supporters.

The match itself carried added intrigue as it was the first time Garnacho, 21, had returned to Old Trafford since his high-profile summer transfer to Chelsea.

Despite not featuring for the Blues on the day, the Argentine winger was jeered consistently by home fans throughout the contest.

After the final whistle, Garnacho and Diallo were spotted swapping shirts and posing together in a picture that the Ivorian uploaded to his Instagram account.

The post quickly drew heavy criticism from a section of Manchester United’s support, who felt it was inappropriate to publicly celebrate with a rival player after such an emotionally charged encounter.

Diallo’s decision to wipe his Instagram clean suggests the backlash hit home.

United’s victory over Chelsea eased some early-season pressure on Amorim, but the fallout from Diallo’s post-match actions shows how off-field issues can also shape the narrative around players.