Manchester United has confirmed the signing of Paris Saint-Germain and Uruguay midfielder Manuel Ugarte on a five-year deal.
The club in a statement on its website said the Uruguayan midfielder will have the option to sign further year.
Ugarte was part of the Uruguay team at this year’s Copa America and also won the league and cup double with Paris Saint-Germain.
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“Manchester United is pleased to confirm that Manuel Ugarte has joined the club, subject to registration.
“The Uruguay international has signed a contract until June 2029, with the option to extend for a further year.
“Last season Ugarte, 23, won the league and cup double with Paris Saint-Germain before playing every game at Copa América and being named in the team of the tournament, taking his tally of international caps to 22.
“Since the start of the 2022/23 season Ugarte has averaged the second highest number of tackles per 90 minutes in Europe’s major leagues.
Manuel Ugarte said: “It is an incredible feeling to join a club of this magnitude; one that is admired all around the world.
“The project that the football leadership discussed with me is extremely exciting; Manchester United is an ambitious club and I am an ambitious player.
“The passion of supporters is something that is very important to me; I know how incredible United fans are and I cannot wait to experience Old Trafford.
” I’m someone who is so determined to succeed; I will sacrifice and give everything for my teammates.
” Together we will fight to win trophies and reach the level where this club needs to be.”
On his part, Manchester United Sporting Director,
Dan Ashworth, said the signing of Ugarte was another of the club’s primary target for the summer.
“Signing Manuel was another of our primary targets for this summer.
“He is among the very best ball-winning midfield players in the world and has an excellent record at both club and international level.
“His qualities, experience and passion will be a great complement to our strong group of midfielders.
“Manuel is a player we’ve watched closely, and we are excited to see the positive impact he will make on the pitch and in the dressing room as we continue to strive for success.”