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Manchester United have signed long-term midfield target Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain.
The Uruguayan has been a primary priority for the Red Devils all summer, but a transfer could not be made until they agreed to sell Scott McTominay to Napoli.United would allegedly pay an initial cost of €50 million for Ugarte, with PSG set to earn a further €10 million through add-ons.
He signed a contract at Old Trafford until June 2029, but he was not registered in time to make his debut against Liverpool this weekend.
He signed a contract at Old Trafford until June 2029, but he was not registered in time to make his debut against Liverpool this weekend.
"It is an incredible feeling to join a club of this magnitude; one that is admired all around the world," remarked Ugarte as he moved. "The project that the football leadership has discussed with me is very exciting; Manchester United is an ambitious club, and I am an ambitious player."
"The passion of supporters is very important to me; I know how amazing United fans are, and I can't wait to visit Old Trafford."
"I'm a person who is driven to succeed; I'll go above and beyond for my teammates. Together, we will battle to win trophies and raise this club to the level it deserves."
The 23-year-old leaves the Parc des Princes just one year after joining from Sporting CP, with PSG breaking even on the transaction after paying €60 million to buy him last summer.
"I'm a person who is driven to succeed; I'll go above and beyond for my teammates. Together, we will battle to win trophies and raise this club to the level it deserves."
The 23-year-old leaves the Parc des Princes just one year after joining from Sporting CP, with PSG breaking even on the transaction after paying €60 million to buy him last summer.
Ugarte has also earned 22 caps for his country.
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