- English club Manchester United has agreed to a €50m transfer fee with PSG for Manuel Ugarte, with up to €10m in add-ons
- France-based PSG secured a 10% sell-on clause as part of the agreement
- Ugarte will be United’s fifth signing of the summer, pushing their spend to over £190 million
Manchester United have successfully negotiated a €50 million (£42.29 million) transfer fee with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) for Uruguayan midfielder Manuel Ugarte, with an additional €10 million (£8.46 million) potentially included as part of the deal.
Ugarte’s arrival at United would cap a summer-long pursuit of the midfielder, who joined PSG from Sporting Lisbon just a year ago for a reported €60 million.
The 23-year-old played 37 games for PSG last season, including 25 in Ligue 1, where he contributed to the club's 12th league title.
As part of the transfer agreement, PSG has secured a 10% sell-on clause, a detail that both clubs reportedly find satisfactory.
The finalisation of Ugarte’s transfer depends on McTominay completing his medical in Italy. Despite Erik ten Hag's reluctance to guarantee McTominay a starting spot, the Scotland international played a significant role for United last season, featuring in 32 Premier League matches and scoring seven goals.
He also started in United’s FA Cup final triumph over Manchester City.
Manchester United has strategically utilised the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability regulations, which favour the sale of home-grown players like McTominay.
Although United first considered offers for him last year, it is only now that his departure seems imminent.
Fabrizio Romano, a well-known Italian transfer journalist, confirmed the deal on X (formerly Twitter), stating,
“Manuel Ugarte to Manchester United, here we go! Deal sealed between clubs after personal terms agreed in July. €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.”
Once completed, Ugarte’s signing will be United’s fifth of the summer, bringing their total expenditure to over £190 million. Under Erik ten Hag, United have now invested close to £600 million in new players since 2022, as the club continues its ambitious rebuild.
TheRadar has compiled below 20 facts about Manchester United’s new signing that might interest you.
1. Born in Montevideo: Manuel Ugarte was born on April 11, 2001, in Montevideo, Uruguay, a city renowned for producing bright talents.
2. Football Roots: Coming from a family deeply passionate about football, Ugarte's love for the game was inspired by his father, who played at an amateur level.
3. Early Start at Youth Academy: Ugarte joined the youth academy of CA Fénix at a young age, a club famous for developing promising young players.
4. Signing His First Professional Contract: At just 15 years old, Ugarte signed his first professional contract with CA Fénix, marking the beginning of his professional journey.
5. Debuting as a Teenager: Ugarte made his professional debut for CA Fénix at the tender age of 15.
6. Scoring His First Goal: His first professional goal came in a match against Racing Club de Montevideo, a milestone moment in his early career.
7. Leading from the Front: At 18, Ugarte became one of the youngest captains in the history of CA Fénix.
8. Venturing to Europe: In 2021, Ugarte made the big leap to European football by transferring to Portuguese club F.C. Famalicão.
9. Joining Sporting CP: Later in 2021, Ugarte took another significant step in his career by signing with Sporting CP, one of Portugal's top clubs.
10. Representing Uruguay's Youth Teams: Ugarte has donned the Uruguayan jersey at various youth levels, including the U17 and U20 teams.
11. Shining in the U20 South American Championship: Ugarte played a pivotal role in Uruguay's campaign during the U20 South American Championship.
12. First Senior Call-Up: 2021 was a memorable year for Ugarte as he received his first call-up to Uruguay's senior national team.
13. Copa America Experience: He was included in Uruguay's squad for the Copa America 2021, where he gained invaluable experience on the international stage.
14. Defensive Midfield Role: Ugarte primarily operates as a defensive midfielder, earning recognition for his ability to disrupt opposition plays.
15. Master of Passing: Known for his exceptional passing accuracy, Ugarte often initiates attacks from deep positions on the pitch.
16. Tackling Expertise: Ugarte's robust tackling skills make him a key player in winning back possession for his team.
17. Versatility on the Field: Besides his defensive role, Ugarte is also capable of playing as a central midfielder.
18. Free-Time Activities: When he's not on the field, Ugarte enjoys playing video games, with FIFA being one of his favourites.
19. Multilingual Talent: Ugarte is fluent in Spanish and understands Portuguese very well.
20. Active on Social Media: Ugarte regularly shares updates about his career and personal life with his fans on social media.
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