Coach Ten Hag's unstoppable obsession, this time he is hooked on left-back from Real Youth
Jul 03, 2024
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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is obsessed with a defensive prospect from Spain. He is persuading the club to bring in any amount of money to reinforce the team's defense.
Fortunately, Manchester United is also actively trying to listen to Ten Hag's demands. He decided to spend 40 million euros (about 59.7 billion won) to recruit Miguel Gutierrez (23), a former Real Madrid youth player, and drew approval from his original team Real. In addition, Gutierrez's addition to Manchester United means Luke Shaw's natural exit.
British media Team Talk reported on the 3rd (Korea time) 'The Manchester United club is trying to invest 40 million euros to recruit a left-back prospect in La Liga, which coach Ten Hach is obsessed with. Gutierrez, who spent his loan at Girona last season, is expected to wear a Manchester United uniform.
The recruitment reflects coach Ten Hach's active request. It's not confirmed yet, but it's very likely to happen. Manchester United have agreed to pay the money demanded by their original team Real to bring in Gutierrez, according to reports by Spanish media. Dan Ashworth, sports director who was appointed new sports director after owner Jim Ratcliffe took over the team, met Ten Hach's strong request.
Coach Ten Hag wants to recruit players who will take the left-back position in the transfer market first. Of course, we also need other position players. However, what is urgent right now is an alternative to the defensive line, especially the left-back line.This is because existing players are playing unreliable due to injuries and poor performance.
Team Talk is trying to make sure Manchester United sign a left-back because of the difficulties Tyral Malacia is experiencing as well as Luke Shaw's injury. United prefer a young, talented left-back, he explained. It's the club's idea and coach Ten Hag's idea.
United were Diogo Dalot, Victor Lindelof and Aaron Wan-Bissaka when Shaw and Malacia were both out injured last season. He tried to maintain the left defense line by alternately using Antony and others. However, it did not have much effect. In the end, a professional left-back is needed. At this time, coach Ten Hach began to obsess over Gutierrez.
Above all, director Ten Hag's distrust of Luke Shaw is crucial. I don't trust the health status of the show, which has been closed since Feb. 18 due to injuries. It is also believed that injuries could come out. Ten Hach plans to throw out a show devoted to the team for 10 years. Shaw is also working on a healthy return, but his chances of success are slim.
Gutierrez has been accumulating experience by playing for Girona since 2022 after playing for Real Youth. In the last two seasons, he has played 76 games across all tournaments in Girona. Real called the appropriate transaction price without hesitation when Manchester United coveted such Girona. Real's price is 40 million euros. Real sent Gutierrez on loan for 8 million euros to Girona on condition that he had a 50% stake in the sale in the past. Avene notified Girona of the decision to sell Gutierrez.
wman@sportschosun.com
