Man Utd legend opens up about new signing Manuel Ugarte.
- Nicky Butt is confident Manuel Ugarte will become a key cog in Manchester United’s midfield.
- The Uruguayan joined from Paris Saint-Germain for a reported fee of €60 million.
Manchester United step up interest in Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Manuel Ugarte
Erik ten Hag and the Red Devils are looking for options to bolster their engine room ahead of the 2024/25 season. They are willing to ทางเข้า ufabet https://ufabet999.app offload Casemiro in this summer transfer window and replace him with a young, energetic and mobile defensive midfielder who can be the perfect foil for Kobbie Mainoo and Bruno Fernandes.
The 20-time English champions view Manuel Ugarte as the ideal candidate to fill the destroyer role. His solid displays with Uruguay at the ongoing Copa America have further enhanced his reputation.
Manchester United legend Nicky Butt is confident Manuel Ugarte will become a key player in the team’s midfield.
“I saw him a little bit last year and I think he’s what we need,” Butt said.
“He’s got power, he’s got aggression, hopefully he can hold us up in midfield. That’s what we’ve been missing and it takes a lot of skill to fill that spot. We might have some spaces when teams counter-attack and hopefully he can make a difference.”
“I’m pretty sure that’s the thought process behind why we bought him. The club wanted someone who was willing to do a dirty, dirty job that people don’t like, but it’s a very important job in front of the back four.”
The Uruguayan joined Old Trafford from Paris Saint-Germain on deadline day in a deal worth a reported €60 million. He is expected to be tasked with playing as a key player in midfield, with Erik ten Hag preferring Casemiro and Kobbie Menoune for the first three games.