Man Utd ‘Deal is Done’ to Sign ‘World-Class’ Star

Man Utd ‘Deal is Done’ to Sign ‘World-Class’ Star

Manchester United’s pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain and Uruguay star Manuel Ugarte is finally done as transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, while speaking exclusively to GIVEMESPORT, suggested that the defensive midfielder has always been the Red Devil’s primary target in that position and that he’s set to sign a five-year deal.

Erik ten Hag’s side have endured a mixed bag of results since the 2024/25 Premier League campaign got underway, opening their season with a 1-0 win over Fulham before Joao Pedro’s 95th-minute winner meant they left the south coast emptyhanded with them now residing in the bottom half of the standings.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: In 2023/24, Manchester United recorded their worst-ever Premier League finish (eighth, on 60 points and -1 goal difference).

Ugarte, 23, had emerged as Ten Hag and his entourage’s primary choice in the engine room at the start of the summer and remained their primary target throughout the summer months. Sander Berge, now of Fulham, was linked with a move, while the now-AC Milan star Youssouf Fofana had also been eyed by the club.

For much of the transfer saga, there was a gulf in valuation between PSG and the 13-time Premier League champions, with the side from the French capital holding out for a fee of £51 million.

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The Athletic’s David Ornstein has now reported that Ugarte has all-but completed his move for £42.3 million (€50m) plus a further €10m in performance-based add-ons, while a 10% sell-on clause has also been added by Luis Enrique’s side.

Previously, Romano also told GIVEMESPORT that, once the Ugarte deal was struck between all parties, Manchester United have now refused to rule out the prospect of adding further bodies to their squad.

Romano: Ugarte’s Move to Old Trafford Is ‘Done’