September 26th 2024.
The highly-anticipated arrival of Manuel Ugarte at Manchester United has finally come to fruition after a lengthy transfer saga. The summer signing has been receiving high praise from former Red Devils player, Owen Hargreaves, who sees a lot of potential in the young Uruguayan midfielder. In fact, Hargreaves sees similarities between Ugarte and legendary United players such as Bryan Robson and Paul Scholes.
The transfer of Ugarte was one of the most talked about moves of the summer, as Manchester United battled to secure his signature. Eventually, they succeeded, paying a hefty fee of £42m to Paris Saint-Germain for the talented midfielder. Since then, Ugarte has already made appearances in the Premier League, Europa League, and Carabao Cup, as he adjusts to life in a new country.
Hargreaves, who played a similar holding midfield role during his time at United, has been impressed with Ugarte's abilities. He believes that the young player will be a fan favorite for the Red Devils, and considers him to be one of the best in Europe when it comes to his role in front of the defence. "This kid will deliver because he's a player," Hargreaves commented on TNT Sports. "He's a one-man press, a great tackler, and he can turn the ball over as well as anyone in European football. United fans are going to love him."
The former England star went on to compare Ugarte to past United players who were known for their defensive prowess, such as Bryan Robson, Paul Ince, Paul Scholes, and Michael Carrick. Hargreaves believes that Ugarte brings balance to the team and will be a valuable addition to the midfield. He also sees him as a good partner for fellow midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, and expects their partnership to improve the team's performance compared to last season.
Ugarte is eager to prove himself in the Premier League and is hoping to make his first start this weekend. However, he was not satisfied with his performance in the recent Europa League match against FC Twente, where United were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw. Goal-scorer Christian Eriksen also expressed disappointment with the team's overall performance, stating that they lacked the desire to win.
Ugarte was quick to take responsibility for his own performance and publicly criticized himself on social media. "I'm the first to admit when I have a bad game," he wrote on Instagram. "It wasn't a great match for me personally, but I will continue to work hard and improve." Despite his self-criticism, Hargreaves and other United fans remain confident in Ugarte's abilities and believe that he will be a perfect fit for the team.
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