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Manuel Ugarte's time at Manchester United is expected to end this summer after a disappointing season. The Uruguayan midfielder struggled to secure a starting position following his transfer from PSG.
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Manuel Ugarteâs spell at Manchester United is likely to come to an end this summer. The Uruguayan midfielder arrived at the Theatre of Dreams under former manager Erik ten Hagâs watch, but he never managed to cement his place in the starting XI.
The Red Devils signed Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) as a possible replacement for Casemiro in the summer of 2024, following an underwhelming campaign from the Brazilian. Unfortunately, the 25 year old endured a tough debut campaign, with the entire team struggling under the Dutch manager.
The Premier League giants opted to replace Ten Hag with Ruben Amorim in November that year, and one would have assumed that the Portuguese head coachâs arrival would have sprung Ugarte back into life. The two of them had previously worked together during time time at Sporting. However, the Uruguayan never looked convincing under Amorim, who ultimately ended his turbulent 14-month spell at the Theatre of Dreams in January this year.
United appointed Michael Carrick as caretaker manager until the end of the season, and the decision has already been vindicated. The Red Devils have won nine of their 13 games under the Englishman, and sit third in the league table after 33 games. Unfortunately, Ugarte has failed to strike a chord under Carrick as well.
Ugarte was sporadically involved under Ruben Amorim earlier this season, thanks to a resurgent Casemiro. With the Brazilian continuing his stunning form under Carrick, the Uruguayan has been a peripheral figure of late.
Manuel Ugarte is likely leaving Manchester United due to his inability to secure a starting position and a disappointing debut season.
Ugarte was signed from Paris Saint-Germain as a potential replacement for Casemiro in the summer of 2024.
Ugarte joined Manchester United under former manager Erik ten Hag.
Despite previously working together at Sporting, Ugarte did not perform convincingly under Ruben Amorim, leading to a turbulent spell at the club.
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Ugarte has appeared in seven of the Englishmanâs 13 games in charge, all but one of which have come from the bench. His only start was the disastrous 2-1 defeat at the hands of Leeds United, where he partnered Casemiro in the middle of the park as Kobbie Mainoo missed the game due to injury.
The young English midfielder, who has been indispensable under Carrick, returned the following game, with the Uruguayan dropping to the bench. Mainoo was outstanding against Chelsea and Brentford, with United winning both games, while Ugarte watched on from the bench.
The Uruguayan has appeared 24 times in all competitions this season, only 10 of which have been starts.
Source: Transfermarkt.
His situation at the Theatre of Dreams remains fragile, with a previous report relayed by The Peoples Person suggesting that United are ready to cash in on him this summer. An update on the playerâs future has now emerged.
According to Calciomercato, super-agent Jorge Mendes has already offered Ugarteâs services to Juventus. The report states: âAccording to information obtained by our editorial staff, Jorge Mendes has offered Ugarte to Juventus: the Bianconeri are looking to strengthen their midfield.â
The report goes on to state that United are open to a loan deal with a purchase option, adding: âFor Manchester United, recouping the âŹ45 million paid to PSG will certainly not be a walk in the park, despite Mendesâs skills in the transfer market.â
âThat is why, in internal assessments, the possibility of loaning out Ugarteâperhaps for a substantial feeâwith an option to buy has not been ruled out outright. This arrangement could present an attractive opportunity for Italian clubs, Juventus in particular.â
A previous report relayed by The Peoples Person states that Ugarte is open to a move to Serie A, while it has also been suggested that Juventus are willing to offer âŹ40 million for the Uruguayan. However, a loan deal with a buy option may be a more realistic outcome in this saga.
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