In a significant deadline day move, Manchester United has completed the signing of Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain for a reported fee of around £50 million, with potential add-ons that could increase the total to £60 million. The 23-year-old Uruguayan midfielder has signed a five-year contract until 2029, with an option for an additional year.Ugarte, who had the most interceptions in Ligue 1 last season, expressed his excitement about joining the club, saying, ‘It is an incredible feeling to join a club of this magnitude; one that is admired all around the world. The project that the football director shared with me is extremely exciting.’ Manchester United’s director of football, Dan Ashworth, confirmed that Ugarte was one of the club’s main objectives for the summer, stating, ‘He is one of the best central midfielders in the world and has an excellent record at both club and international level.’ Meanwhile, in a related move, Scott McTominay has left Manchester United after 22 years to join Napoli on a four-year deal worth €30.5m. McTominay, who made 255 appearances for the senior team, scoring 29 goals and providing eight assists, said in a farewell message, ‘I’ve absolutely loved it, and I’m very, very grateful for the football club. I’m ready for a new challenge, and I’m ready to go and embrace it and take it by storm.’ These transfers, occurring on the final day of the transfer window, significantly reshape United’s midfield options. Ugarte is expected to compete with Casemiro for a starting position at the base of United’s midfield. The club believes these moves, part of a summer spending spree exceeding €220 million, will help in their aim to return to the Champions League next season.
Key points
- Manchester United signed Manuel Ugarte from PSG for around £50 million with potential add-ons.
- Scott McTominay left Manchester United after 22 years to join Napoli for €30.
- Both transfers occurred on the final day of the transfer window, reshaping United’s midfield.
- These moves are part of Manchester United’s strategy to return to the Champions League next season.
5m.
Contradictions👾There are slight discrepancies in the reported transfer fees for Ugarte, ranging from £42.
3m to €60m, though most sources agree on a figure around £50m with potential add-ons.
