Manchester United have finalized the signing of Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain in a deal potentially worth up to £50.5 million.

United have initially paid £42 million, with the total value of the deal reaching £50.7 million (€60 million) when performance-related add-ons are included.

Pen to paper ✍️
Manuel to the Reds 🤝#MUFC pic.twitter.com/AJVYN88p1a

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 30, 2024

Ugarte was United’s top midfield target throughout the transfer window, and the club is reportedly satisfied with the agreement. However, he will not be available to debut for United on Super Sunday against Liverpool.

PSG initially sought £51.1 million (€60 million), the amount they paid Sporting Lisbon last summer before bonuses. However, both clubs reached a compromise to finalize the deal.

Manu 🤝 @ManUtd

Welcoming a new face in M16: @ManuUgarte8 📍#MUFC

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 30, 2024

Reports suggest Ugarte was determined to move to Old Trafford this summer, with personal terms never being an issue during negotiations.

While PSG and United were both interested in a permanent deal, discussions also included a loan move with an obligation to buy. United needed to offload players to facilitate the transfer, and the departures of Facundo Pellistri to Panathinaikos and Hannibal Mejbri to Burnley created the necessary space in Erik ten Hag’s squad.

Last season, Ugarte topped the French league in tackles (98), despite starting only 21 games.

It’s done.

🤳 @Snapdragon #MUFC || #ShotOnSnapdragon pic.twitter.com/ab7uFG2x22

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 30, 2024

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Manchester United have reached a full agreement with PSG for the signing of midfielder Manuel Ugarte. The deal is valued at an initial £42.2 million but could rise to £50.7 million (€60 million) with performance-related add-ons.

Ugarte is expected to arrive in the UK on Tuesday to undergo a medical and finalize personal terms.

Initially, PSG aimed to recoup the £51.1 million (€60 million) they paid Sporting Lisbon for Ugarte last summer, before bonuses. However, both clubs reached a compromise, driven by a mutual desire to complete the deal.

The Uruguayan midfielder will join Manchester United just a year after his move to PSG. Reports indicate that Ugarte was eager to join Old Trafford this summer, with personal terms never posing an issue during negotiations.

🔴🇺🇾 Manchester United never sent bids for any other midfielder than Manuel Ugarte.

He’s always been option number 1, 2 and 3 for Man Utd as considered perfect fit for their midfield.

United never left talks also bcs Ugarte informed PSG that he only wanted to play for #MUFC. pic.twitter.com/TMv3WPJ87b

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 27, 2024

While discussions included the possibility of a loan move with an obligation to buy, both clubs favored a permanent transfer. United needed to offload players to make room for Ugarte, and the sales of Facundo Pellistri to Panathinaikos and Hannibal Mejbri to Burnley cleared the necessary space in Erik ten Hag’s squad.

Ugarte was notably absent from PSG’s match-day squad for their Ligue 1 opener against Le Havre, which ended in a 4-1 victory for the reigning champions. Last season, despite starting only 21 games in the 2023–24 campaign, Ugarte led Ligue 1 in tackles with a total of 98.

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Paris Saint-Germain have announced the signing of defensive midfielder Manuel Ugarte from Sporting CP on a five-year contract.

The 22-year-old has played for Uruguay eight times and had Chelsea of the Premier League interested before deciding to move to France.

Ugarte’s personal contract with PSG was finalized in May, but the Blues chose to turn their attention to other players like Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia.

On his move to the Ligue 1 champions, Ugarte said: “I’m really happy to take this big step in my career at such a great club.

“I’m going to give my all for Paris Saint-Germain.”

After agreements for free agents Marco Asensio and Milan Skriniar were reached, Ugarte joins PSG as the club’s third addition in as many days. While Sergio Ramos and Lionel Messi have left, there is still a lot of uncertainty about Kylian Mbappe’s future.

The midfielder, who spent the previous two seasons at Sporting where he won the 2021/22 Taca da Liga, will wear the number four shirt in Paris. Ugarte, who had previously excelled for Famalicao after making his name at Fenix in Uruguay, appeared in 85 games for the Portuguese team in total.

In his first club position since leaving Barcelona in 2017, new head coach Luis Enrique will be in charge of managing him.

Ugarte was a member of his nation’s 2022 World Cup squad as well, although he didn’t play a single competitive minute as Uruguay was eliminated in the group stage.

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Le Paris Saint-Germain est ravi d’accueillir Manuel Ugarte au sein de son effectif professionnel à partir de la saison 2023-2024.

Le milieu de terrain uruguayen, qui portera le numéro 4, est lié au club parisien jusqu’au 30 juin 2028.#WelcomeUgarte 🔴🔵

— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_inside) July 7, 2023

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According to reports, PSG has agreements in place that will allow them to sign both Manuel Ugarte and Marco Asensio in a double transfer swoop.

The freshly crowned Ligue 1 champions are prepared to add to their roster during the summer transfer window as they get set to say goodbye to free players like Sergio Ramos and Lionel Messi. Two foreign artists are on their way to Parc des Princes for early business.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Asensio, a forward for the national team of Spain, will join PSG as a free agent from Real Madrid with a deal that runs through 2027. On Monday, the 27-year-old will get a medical exam in the French capital.

Additionally, it is said that 22-year-old Uruguayan midfielder Ugarte is getting his physical in Paris before signing a contract. In order to entice the brilliant South American away from Portuguese side Sporting, PSG has an agreement in place for €60 million (£52 million/$64 million), fending off competing interest from Premier League powerhouse Chelsea.

PSG was able to defend their domestic title in 2022–23, but Champions League success eluded them once more. As they try to rebuild in preparation for another European run next season, changes are likely on and off the field.

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