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Manchester United to Sell Ugarte for €40 Million

4/6/2026

Summary

Ugarte's Manchester Exit

Manchester United plans to sell midfielder Manuel Ugarte this summer after his disappointing tenure since joining from Paris Saint-Germain.
Ugarte has started only seven Premier League matches this season.
Manchester United values Ugarte at around €40 million (£35 million) and remains open to offers from Juventus, Newcastle United, and Aston Villa.
Manchester United plans to offload several players to fund a midfield overhaul.

Summary

Vitek's Future Evaluated

Manchester United goalkeeper Radek Vitek will have his future evaluated after his successful loan at Bristol City.
Vitek aims for first-team football and may not want to return to Manchester United as a backup.
The club could sell him for a profit, potentially exceeding £30 million, following prior academy goalkeeper sales.
If Manchester United sells Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir, Vitek could be promoted to the No. 2 role.

History

Historical Context

Following Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement in 2013, Manchester United faced a decline, spending over £150 million on players like Marouane Fellaini and Juan Mata to rebuild. The club's ongoing struggles are evident today, highlighted by the recent sale of Manuel Ugarte for €40 million. This situation reflects the challenges elite clubs face in maintaining success, particularly as rivals like Juventus and Newcastle capitalize on United's instability.

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Ugarte's Manchester Exit

Manchester United plans to sell midfielder Manuel Ugarte this summer after his disappointing tenure since joining from Paris Saint-Germain.
Ugarte has started only seven Premier League matches this season.
Manchester United values Ugarte at around €40 million (£35 million) and remains open to offers from Juventus, Newcastle United, and Aston Villa.
Manchester United plans to offload several players to fund a midfield overhaul.

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