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Manuel Ugarte’s adventure at Paris Saint-Germain did not last. Arriving for 60 million euros from Sporting Portugal in 2023, the Uruguayan midfielder left the capital club in the final hours of the transfer window to play for Manchester United. After a remarkable debut in the French capital, the 23-year-old player gradually lost his place, especially during major events.
Although he has not yet been registered by the Red Devils, the 23-year-old will play after the international break. Speaking to his new club, Manuel Ugarte explained his choice. “First and foremost, it’s the story, because we all know what a huge club United are – one of the best teams in the world. I’m really excited. I would love to experience Manchester United’s legendary stadium as a player and feel the presence of the fans.”Ugarte first started.
Manuel Ugarte wants to relaunch
Before admitting that he had sounded out Bruno Fernandes and Facundo Pellistri a lot to make this choice. “I also spoke with one or two players – with Bruno and Lisandro Martinez – and I talked a lot. So yes, I am really delighted and above all impatient and excited, although I am obviously aware that it is a big responsibility and I am prepared for it. I also spoke a lot with Facu Pellistri and he told me everything: the atmosphere that emerges, the mood that is created on the day of the match at Old Trafford is incredible.”.
After his failure at Paris Saint-Germain, where he was relegated in the final phase of the Champions League in particular, the Uruguayan is counting on the support of his new club’s history to relaunch his career: “I’m really excited. I’ve never seen anything like this before, the United fans, they’re sending me messages. My transfer is front page news in Uruguay and so I think the fans, the real fans, the die-hard United fans, deserve the club to win trophies and that’s what we hope to achieve.”. Manuel Ugarte is ready.
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