Manchester United rounded off their summer transfer spree by splashing out just over £50 million for PSG midfielder Manuel Ugarte.
The combative Uruguayan was announced by the the club on deadline day and will join Erik ten Hag’s ranks for the upcoming season and beyond.
United’s social media were clearly delighted with the signing, posting multiple tweets on X yesterday.
It’s done.
@Snapdragon #MUFC || #ShotOnSnapdragon pic.twitter.com/ab7uFG2x22
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 30, 2024
In one, Ugarte addresses United supporters with a short video thanking them for their early support and commenting “finally I’m here, it’s done,” in English.
The new man then took charge of United’s social media, replying back to his own post regarding the transfer with the eyes emoji alongside a caption of “New midfielder. New admin”.
New midfielder
New admin
Looks good to us, @ManuUgarte8 #MUFC https://t.co/1CqAAgsn7w pic.twitter.com/iupKGtaoWX
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 30, 2024
More content followed with a multiple photos of the 23-year-old, one of which showed him donning the new third shirt with the caption “welcoming a new face to M16”.
Manu @ManUtd
Welcoming a new face in M16: @ManuUgarte8 #MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 30, 2024
Ugarte has put pen to paper on a five year deal at Old Trafford and posed for photos signing his contract and alongside his new coach, Ten Hag.
Pen to paper
Manuel to the Reds #MUFC pic.twitter.com/AJVYN88p1a
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 30, 2024
Finally, the midfield man looked delighted to be wearing the famous red shirt in a photo with his thumbs up, with the club captioning “Red suits you, Manu”.
Red suits you, Manu
@Snapdragon #MUFC || #ShotOnSnapdragon pic.twitter.com/ho2tpHxsFz
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 30, 2024
Unfortunately for United fans they will have to wait to get their first glimpse of their new signing on the pitch at the Theatre of Dreams. Ugarte hasn’t been registered in time to feature against Liverpool this weekend with United happy to allow him time to work on his fitness before starting.
However, Ugarte will surely play a huge role in United’s season with Ten Hag desperate to make use of the qualities the former PSG and Sporting Lisbon man possesses.
His tenacious, all-action style will be a huge plus to United’s engine room that was far too passive at times last season.
Ugarte is expected to be part of the first team squad for the trip to Southampton which follows the upcoming international break.
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