Manchester United sign Manuel Ugarte for €60m: Decoding his stats
Manchester United have announced the signing of Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Manuel Ugarte. The Uruguayan international was deemed surplus to requirements at PSG after just one season following the arrival of Joao Neves. Ugarte has joined the Red Devils for a fee worth €50m + €10m in add-ons. There is also a sell-on clause up to 10%. Here are further details.
Why does this story matter?
Defensive midfielder Ugarte was Man United's priority signing. They knew the player was keen to join and the move finally happened with the club needing to sell Scott McTominay to Napoli to get this deal done. Ugarte will provide Man United the desired shield. He has signed a five-year-deal with an option for further 12 monts. Ugarte is Man United's fifth signing this summer.
'Manchester United is an ambitious club'
"It is an incredible feeling to join a club of this magnitude; one that is admired all around the world," said Ugarte. "Manchester United is an ambitious club and I am an ambitious player. I know how incredible United fans are and I cannot wait to experience Old Trafford." Ugarte said he will fight for the club and is determined to succeed.
Ugarte's career stats
Ugarte started his career with Uruguayan Primera División club Fenix, making 57 appearances and scoring twice. He joined Primeira Liga club Famalicao next, making 21 appearances (1 goal). He spent two seasons at Sporting FC, making 85 appearances and scoring once. Last summer, the defensive midfielder made a big money move to PSG. He made 37 appearances last season.
Breaking down his Ligue 1 2023-24 season in stats
Ugarte made 25 appearances in Ligue 1 for PSG last season, making two assists. As per Player comparison matrix (data by Opta), Ugarte clocked one shot on target from 7 attempts (excluding blocks). He created 13 chances and owned a passing accuracy of 91.47%. He completed 26 lay-offs and 21 take-ons. He won 146 ground duels and made 40 interceptions.
Silverware won by Ugarte
Ugarte won the Taca da Liga with Sporting in 2021-22. He helped Paris Saint-Germain win the Ligue 1, Coupe de France and Trophee des Champions.
