Manchester United Bolsters Midfield with Manuel Ugarte Signing

Today, Manchester United has agreed to the signing of Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint Germain to the midfield and undoubtedly, Erik ten Hag has decided to bolster his midfield with United after the many struggles with the department. The player, 23-year-old, is Uruguayan and has had strong links with the United during the summer. The deal of €10 million up front alongside an additional €10 million on add-ons totaling €60 million completed in the penultimate hours of the transfer deadline comes as a perfect fit for the Dutch manager’s plan for United’s reconstruction.

Strategic Acquisition

The acquisition of the Uruguayan midfielder is part of a grand strategy in which Erik plans to rebuild Manchester United FC. Last season, the team finished at a disappointing position in the Premier League’s eighth with the midfield department being particularly affected in the defensive areas. The Uruguayan national team player is a bull of a player with strong defensive qualities alongside his dynamic nature on the field hence a perfect match for the tactical requirements. Besides, his county man and Paris Saint Germain’s teammate Sebastien Cate believes Ten Hag made the right choice in signing Ugarte and emphasized his ability to recover the ball. Besides, Ugarte is a very aggressive and energetic player who is the best match for Fernandes as well as the youngster, Mainoo, already shining at United.

Financial Transition Strategies

The terms of the deal are quite beneficial to the English side that is trying to rejuvenate the squad through the signing of younger and more dynamic talents. During the same day, Manchester United Varese completed the purchase of the 25-year-old midfielder, Scott McTominay, ahead of an eye-watering £25 million deal. The availability of the funds to make the Ugarte deal was indeed facilitated by the exit of the Scottish. Indeed the market and season commenced leaving many stunned about the capabilities of the Red Devils despite the many struggles in the past season evidenced in the defeat against Wolverhampton Wanderers FC.

Changes Arising

The transition of the player in going from French side Paris Saint Germain to Manchester United FC will result in many changes especially the tactical aspects. The coming of Manchester United definitely means that the team will now become more open with players like Fernandes now given more freedom to attack with the knowledge that any spill overs or losses in defence will be reclaimed by Ugarte. From a different perspective, the team can now play the Bull of the midfielder as the central defensive midfielder as it was the case with the Scottish McTominay. Indeed the future of the football team looks bright as demonstrated with the many new transitions and strategic signings. Man U advocates are no doubt looking forward to a bright and successful new season with the many new signings a Sophie: a sign of what the future holds.