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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jamie Jackson

Manuel Ugarte joins Manchester United and promises to ‘fight for trophies’

Manuel Ugarte with Erik ten Hag
Manuel Ugarte (left) with the Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, after agreeing a five-year deal with the club. Photograph: Manchester United/Getty Images

Manchester United completed the signing of Manuel Ugarte for €50m (£42m) plus €10m in bonuses from Paris Saint-Germain on Friday evening, with the Uruguayan promising to “fight for trophies” and help return the club to elite level.

The 23-year-old signed a five-year contract with the option of a further 12 months. He is Erik ten Hag’s fifth major acquisition of the window and gives the manager a second senior No 6, alongside Casemiro.

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