Manuel Ugarte says he’s “so decided to succeed” after the midfielder accomplished his long-anticipated switch from Paris St-Germain to Manchester United for an preliminary £42.3m.
United might pay £8.5m in add-ons for the 23-year-old, who has signed a five-year contract with a ten% sell-on clause for PSG as a part of the deal.
“It’s an unbelievable feeling to hitch a membership of this magnitude; one that’s admired all world wide,” the Uruguay worldwide mentioned.
“The venture that the soccer management mentioned with me is extraordinarily thrilling; Manchester United is an bold membership and I’m an bold participant.”
FINALLY!!!!!!! 🔴🔴🔴🔴 https://t.co/t9p4NtS5O7
— Manuel Ugarte (@manuugarte8) August 30, 2024
Ugarte United ‘main goal’
Earlier within the night on switch deadline day, United midfielder Scott McTominay joined Italian membership Napoli for £25.7m.
New United sporting director Dan Ashworth mentioned the membership felt Ugarte would have a “optimistic affect on the pitch and within the dressing room”.
“Signing Manuel was one other of our main targets for this summer time,” mentioned Ashworth. “He’s among the many highest ball-winning midfield gamers on this planet and has a superb file at each membership and worldwide degree. His qualities, expertise and fervour shall be an excellent complement to our robust group of midfielders.”
Ugarte gained Ligue 1 and the Coupe de France with PSG in his sole season with the French giants following his transfer from Sporting.
Bienvenido al membership, Manuel Ugarte 🇺🇾 pic.twitter.com/V9xrzZx0kQ
— Manchester United (@ManUtd_Es) August 30, 2024
United followers ‘unbelievable’
The powerful tackler was additionally named within the 2024 Copa America Crew of the Event after serving to his nation end third.
“The eagerness of supporters is one thing that is essential to me,” mentioned Ugarte. “I understand how unbelievable United followers are and I can’t wait to expertise Outdated Trafford.
“I’m somebody who’s so decided to succeed; I’ll sacrifice and provides every thing for my team-mates. Collectively, we are going to combat to win trophies and attain the extent the place this membership must be.”
United beat Fulham 1-0 at residence of their opening sport of the season however misplaced 2-1 at Brighton & Hove Albion on August 24. They host Liverpool on Sunday (4pm BST).
