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Manchester United agree deal for Manuel Ugarte
Manchester United have agreed with PSG to sign Manuel Ugarte for an initial £42.2m, potentially rising to £50.7m with add-ons. Ugarte, who joined PSG last summer, has always wanted to move to Old Trafford.Manchester United have finalized an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) for the transfer of midfielder Manuel Ugarte. The deal, valued at an initial £42.2 million with potential add-ons reaching £50.7 million, is expected to be finalized this week.
Ugarte, a highly sought-after talent, has been a top target for United throughout the transfer window. The Uruguayan midfielder is set to arrive in the UK for a medical and to sign personal terms.
PSG had initially sought the full £51.1 million transfer fee they paid Sporting Lisbon last summer, but both clubs ultimately agreed on a compromise to facilitate the deal. United is reportedly satisfied with the terms of the agreement.
Ugarte’s transfer comes just a year after PSG acquired him from Sporting Lisbon. The midfielder has expressed a strong desire to join United this summer, and personal terms were never a major obstacle in negotiations.
While there were discussions regarding a loan move with an obligation to buy, both clubs ultimately agreed on a permanent transfer. United’s recent sales of Facundo Pellistri and Hannibal Mejbri created the necessary space in Erik ten Hag’s squad for Ugarte.
Ugarte was not included in PSG’s match-day squad for their opening Ligue 1 game against Le Havre. His impressive tackling record, leading the French league in tackles last season, despite limited playing time, highlights his defensive prowess.
Manchester United have finalized an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) for the transfer of midfielder Manuel Ugarte.
The deal, valued at an initial £42.2 million with potential add-ons reaching £50.7 million, is expected to be finalized this week.
Ugarte, a highly sought-after talent, has been a top target for United throughout the transfer window.
The Uruguayan midfielder is set to arrive in the UK for a medical and to sign personal terms.
National Daily Newspaper gathered that PSG had initially sought the full £51.1 million transfer fee they paid Sporting Lisbon last summer, but both clubs ultimately agreed on a compromise to facilitate the deal.
United is reportedly satisfied with the terms of the agreement.
Ugarte’s transfer comes just a year after PSG acquired him from Sporting Lisbon.
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The midfielder has expressed a strong desire to join United this summer, and personal terms were never a major obstacle in negotiations.
While there were discussions regarding a loan move with an obligation to buy, both clubs ultimately agreed on a permanent transfer. United’s recent sales of Facundo Pellistri and Hannibal Mejbri created the necessary space in Erik ten Hag’s squad for Ugarte.
Ugarte was not included in PSG’s match-day squad for their opening Ligue 1 game against Le Havre.
His impressive tackling record, leading the French league in tackles last season, despite limited playing time, highlights his defensive prowess.
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