'Best friend Lee Kang-in's life goodbye?'...But it's not sad, it's Manchester United! "I'll sacrifice everything.""→Transfer fee 89 billion + contract period by 2029"
Aug 31, 2024
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On the 31st (Korea Standard Time), Manchester United signed Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) through the club's website' is officially announced. United are pleased to announce the signing of Ugarte. "We have a contract through June 2029 and have a one-year extension option'
Ugarte commented on his transfer impressions "It feels amazing to be joining such a big club. It is a club that is respected all over the world. The project that the club discussed with me is very exciting. Manchester United are an ambitious club and I am an ambitious player. The passion of supporters is also very important to me. I know how great Manchester United fans are and I'm looking forward to experiencing Old Trafford. I have a strong will to succeed. I will sacrifice and give everything for my team members. Together they will win trophies and fight to get to the level this club needs to reach"is determined.
Ugarte's transfer fee is not small. David Onstein, a journalist with global sports media The Athletic and the highest public confidence, said 'Ugarte's transfer fee will be 50 million euros (about 74 billion won) and 10 million euros (about 15 billion won) as a bonus.'"
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However, Ugarte did not meet expectations. He was expected to adapt quickly because he had already played in Sporting and the Uruguayan national team, but he was rarely able to adapt to the PSG system. Coach Luis Enrique, who guaranteed a spot in the midfield by giving new Ugarte many opportunities at the beginning of the season, was disappointed by Ugarte's frustrating appearance in the midfield. Since the middle of the season, Ugarte has gradually lost his seat and spent more time sitting on the bench.
When four players, including Fabian Lewis, Vitinha, Lee Kang-in and Warren Zairemeri, were used as key midfield players for Enrique, Ugarte's position narrowed further. As he lost confidence due to playing on the bench, his performance showed no signs of rebounding. In the end, Ugarte, which has performed below expectations since the end of the season, was thrown out after just one season and was listed as a target for sale.
Manchester United immediately showed interest when Ugarte appeared in the transfer market. Coach Erik tenhach was evaluated as the No. 1 midfielder he wanted and began recruiting. Since then, Ugarte has also succeeded in reaching a personal agreement, wanting to be all the rage.
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Even Ugarte's agent stepped up to negotiate. Superagent Jorge Mendes headed straight to England. British media reported that `Manchester United agreed to personal terms with Ugarte last month, but is waiting for PSG to lower the transfer fee. Manchester United judged that PSG's transfer fee was too high, so the negotiations fell through. PSG want to recoup exactly what they paid for the recruitment of Ugarte. Manchester United, on the other hand, wants to cut 8.5 million pounds (about 15 billion won). Mendes is now flying to the UK and trying to hold talks to seal the transfer'
Manchester United later searched for other inexpensive resources such as Sander Berge and Yusuf Fofana instead of Ugarte, but other candidates chose destinations and transferred to other clubs.
For Manchester United, which had fewer options, there was no way to win the negotiations. He had no choice but to try to secure Ugarte by meeting all PSG's demands. Negotiations have reached an agreement, with Manchester United accepting a demand of 60 million euros.
Ugarte, his best friend who left Lee Kang-in, stepped on the stage of the English Premier League. Attention is also focusing on whether his new challenge can lead to success.
digh1229@sportschosun.com
