Manchester United have reportedly sealed the signing of Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain in a deal that could reach up to £50.7 million ($66.8m).
The transfer comes after weeks of negotiations and an agreement on personal terms in July, with the 23-year-old midfielder set to join the Red Devils after just one year in Paris.
Ugarte, who always had his heart set on a move to Old Trafford, is expected to arrive in Manchester on Tuesday to complete his medical and finalize the deal.
The Uruguayan midfielder only wanted United, and it seems United only wanted him.
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Ugarte set to bolster United's midfield
PSG initially demanded the full £51.1 million (€60m/$67.4m) they paid Sporting CP last summer, but the clubs compromised to ensure the deal went through. The final agreement includes a £42.2m ($55.6m) upfront fee, with an additional £8.5m ($11.2m) in performance-related add-ons.
🚨🔴 Manuel Ugarte to Manchester United, here we go! Deal sealed between clubs after personal terms agreed in July.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 27, 2024
€50m fixed fee plus €10m add-ons will be the final package.
Ugarte will travel to Manchester as he ONLY wanted United… and United only wanted him.
Done. ✅🇺🇾 pic.twitter.com/Ss7WOROjiO
Ugarte's move to United was made possible by the recent sales of Facundo Pellistri to Panathinaikos and Hannibal Mejbri to Burnley. Scott McTominay is also expected to complete a transfer to Napoli.
These departures created the necessary space in Erik ten Hag's squad for the dynamic midfielder, who led Ligue 1 in tackles last season despite starting just 21 games.
With Ugarte's, United fans can expect a tenacious and hardworking player ready to make an impact in the Premier League. His addition is seen as a crucial step in strengthening the midfield as United look to compete for trophies this season.
