Man United midfielder Ugarte is ready to leave in the summer
As Manchester United prepare for a massive summer overhaul under the INEOS regime, another high-profile departure appears to be imminent.
According to Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg, out-of-favor midfielder Manuel Ugarte is actively planning a summer transfer away from Old Trafford.
Despite holding a contract that runs until 2029, the 25-year-old Uruguayan international has found himself entirely marginalised in Manchester, opening the door for an intense bidding war spearheaded by Turkish giants Galatasaray
Ugarte’s tenure in Manchester has been deeply frustrating since his £50.5 million arrival from Paris Saint-Germain in August 2024.
Manuel Ugarte has struggled at Man United
The ball-winning midfielder initially struggled to adapt to the pace of the Premier League, and his situation has only deteriorated since Michael Carrick took the managerial reins from Ruben Amorim.
Under Carrick’s progressive stewardship, Ugarte has managed just a single start, stepping in only when Kobbie Mainoo was injured and has been left as an unused substitute in recent crucial victories over Chelsea, Brentford, and Liverpool.
Behind the scenes, the club’s hierarchy has already made its definitive decision. Widespread reports suggest that Sir Jim Ratcliffe has personally approved Ugarte’s impending sale.
With veteran Casemiro also headed for the exit door, Man United are to explore move for new midfielders in the summer transfer window.
Red Devils are ready to make changes in midfield
To fund this, United are prepared to ruthlessly cut their losses on Ugarte.
While his stock may have dipped in England, Ugarte’s aggressive, combative profile remains highly coveted across Europe. Galatasaray currently represent the most concrete suitors.
As Plettenberg noted, the Süper Lig heavyweights held extensive, concrete discussions regarding a transfer earlier this year, but the move ultimately collapsed.
With the summer window approaching and Ugarte actively looking for an escape route, the Turkish club is poised to return to the negotiating table.
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