Manuel Ugarte – Football Flame

Harry Maguire and Manuel Ugarte ruled out of first leg against Real Sociedad

5Mar

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Harry Maguire and Manuel Ugarte ruled out of first leg against Real Sociedad

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 07: Harry Maguire of Manchester United celebrates scoring their second goal during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Manchester United and Leicester City at Old Trafford on February 07, 2025 in Manchester, England. Harry Maguire and Manuel Ugarte will miss the first leg of Manchester United’s Europa League last-16 tie away to Real Sociedad after sitting out training on Wednesday morning. Both players have been left out of the 18-man travelling party after picking up minor injuries in Sunday’s FA Cup penalty shoot-out exit at home to Fulham, adding to United’s lengthy list of absentees. Ruben Amorim is already without several players for Thursday’s match against La Real, with Amad Diallo, Kobbie Mainoo and Lisandro Martinez among those on the si...

Manuel Ugarte sends message to Manchester United fans after 1-1 draw vs Chelsea

4Nov

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Manuel Ugarte sends message to Manchester United fans after 1-1 draw vs Chelsea

Chelsea's Pedro Neto (left) and Manchester United's Manuel Ugarte battle for the ball during the Premier League match at Old Trafford, Manchester. Picture date: Sunday November 3, 2024. Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte is still settling into the Premier League. Games like Sunday’s against Chelsea will help. Manuel Ugarte made only his second ever Premier League start for Manchester United in the draw with Chelsea. Ugarte’s only previous start in the league came in the loss to Tottenham. Since then he has started exclusively in cup competitions. After positive signs of Ugarte’s partnership with Casemiro in midweek, interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy tuck with the pair against Chelsea. Manuel Ugarte message Manuel Ugarte played 84 minutes in the 1-1 draw with Chelsea, and while s...

Manuel Ugarte reveals why he joined Manchester United

3Sep

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Manuel Ugarte reveals why he joined Manchester United

Manuel Ugarte has explained his reasons for joining Manchester United this summer from PSG. Ugarte, 23, finally completed his move to the Red Devils on deadline day from the French giants for a fee rising to £51million.He was paraded on the pitch to United fans at Old Trafford ahead of their 3-0 defeat by Liverpool on Sunday and has since joined up with Uruguay for the international break. And, the 23-year-old - who was a target all summer for the Red Devils - revealed why he made the move to England and opened up on his excitement for the challenge ahead.'First and foremost, it is history, because we all know what a massive club United is - one of the best teams in the world,' Ugarte told the club's website. 'I also spoke a lot with Facu Pellistri and he told me all about everyth...

Manchester United might have found their perfect midfield partnership

28Aug

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Manchester United might have found their perfect midfield partnership

Manuel Ugarte is set to become Man Utd's fifth signing of the summer transfer window. It was no secret Manchester United wanted to sign a midfielder before transfer deadline day and they deserve real credit for managing to get a deal for Manuel Ugarte done. During Erik ten Hag's first summer in charge, they failed in their prolonged pursuit of Frenkie de Jong and opted to change tact entirely for the opportunistic chance to sign Casemiro. It is well-documented the Brazilian brought an added quality to the United side, but it was also clear he was not the perfect fit. He has still been good more than bad for the club, though it is obvious his stock is on the decline. United learned from the transfer this summer. Ugarte was identified as their top target at the start of the window and th...

Man Utd close on Manuel Ugarte but deal formula not what was expected

21Aug

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Man Utd close on Manuel Ugarte but deal formula not what was expected

Manchester United are closing in on a permanent transfer for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Manuel Ugarte and not a loan deal as had been thought likely. The Red Devils have been holding talks over a period of several weeks with PSG in an effort to land Ugarte. The Uruguayan is Erik ten Hag’s top midfield target and it appeared earlier this week that a deal was on the horizon, not least due to Luis Enrique telling the midfielder he is not in his plans. That was thought likely to come about through a loan with an obligation to buy formula, though the obligation amount was still under discussion. However, according to French daily Le Parisien, an outright transfer is now expected. PSG and Manchester United are close to reaching an agreement for a permanent transfer based on a fee of...