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Sir Jim Ratcliffe has clarified his stance on Manuel Ugarte's future at Manchester United. Ugarte joined the club in the summer of 2024 for a total fee of ÂŁ50.5 million.
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Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has made his feelings known regarding the future of Manuel Ugarte this summer, according to an explosive report.
Ugarte arrived at Old Trafford in the summer of 2024 after a protracted pursuit by the Red Devils to strike a deal with Paris Saint-Germain. An agreement worth a total of ÂŁ50.5 million (ÂŁ42.3m + ÂŁ8.2m in potential add-ons) was eventually reached on deadline day after weeks of negotiations between the two clubs.
Scott McTominayâs sale to Italian giants Napoli is understood to have been key to generating the funds needed to sign Ugarte, as the Scotland internationalâs status as an academy player meant the ÂŁ25.7m fee received for him constituted âpure profitâ from a PSR perspective.
However, this is the only part of the transaction that adds up. McTominay would go on to enjoy a historic season in Naples, propelling his new club to the Serie A title and winning the leagueâs MVP award. His efforts even saw him shortlisted for the Ballon dâOr.
By contrast, Ugarte has proven to be an abject failure, lacking the physicality to justify his reputation as an enforcer in midfield, while offering nothing of worth on the ball either.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has expressed his views regarding Manuel Ugarte's future, indicating a definitive stance on the player's role at the club.
Manchester United agreed to pay a total of ÂŁ50.5 million for Manuel Ugarte, which includes ÂŁ42.3 million plus ÂŁ8.2 million in potential add-ons.
Manuel Ugarte joined Manchester United in the summer of 2024 after a lengthy negotiation process.
Manuel Ugarte transferred to Manchester United from Paris Saint-Germain.
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The red flags should have been apparent to United, given Luis Enrique was desperate to boot the Uruguayan out of the Parc des Princes after his dreadful performance in the Champions League against Newcastle â a match which should have demonstrated to Unitedâs recruitment team the struggles he would face in the Premier League.
After two years at the helm in M16, Ugarte ranks comfortably as INEOSâ worst signing.
United are open to a sale this summer â but only if a suitable offer arrives to fund a replacement, or, more accurately, an upgrade.
The outstanding book value on the deal with PSG sits around the ÂŁ25m mark if the add-ons have not been triggered, meaning Ugarte must be sold for at least this amount to avoid incurring a negative PSR hit. However, the club may even be willing to take this loss if Ratcliffeâs assessment is anything to go by.
The Athletic reports the INEOS chairman is âof the view that the 25-year-old should be soldâ, a position which was only strengthened by his first-hand experience of the dismal 2-1 loss to Leeds United.
Ugarte started alongside Casemiro in midfield after Kobbie Mainoo was ruled out with a last-minute injury in training. The effect was immediately felt, with Unitedâs engine room failing to rev as Leeds dominated the first half, going 2-0 up after 30 minutes.
The eventual 2-1 loss, aided by a controversial red card for Lisandro Martinez in the second half, stands in direct contrast to the 1-0 win over Chelsea six days later after Mainoo was welcomed back into the team by interim boss Michael Carrick.
United are planning to sign two midfielders this summer to replace the departing Casemiro and, if Ratcliffe has his way, Ugarte, with sourcing a suitable partner for Mainoo considered the priority.
There is interest from Serie A in the Uruguay international, while Turkish champions Galatasaray made advances in January and could reignite a move at the end of the season.
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