The 2024/25 season ended with many unforgettable echoes for Manuel Ugarte. From a contract worth up to 50.75 million pounds expected, the Uruguayan midfielder lost his position to Casemiro and was left out of the starting lineup in the Europa League final.
But under the guidance of Ruben Amorim - after the match against West Ham on the morning of July 27, Ugarte gradually showed a strong revival and is ready to assert his value at Manchester United.
Joining MU on the last day of the summer transfer window in 2024, Ugarte faced a series of pressures: a huge transfer fee, the harsh football environment of the Premier League and a completely different playing style under Erik ten Hag. He was not the first choice of the Dutch strategist, and this is what made Ugarte struggle to find a place.
Ruben Amorim, who worked with Ugarte at Sporting, frankly admitted: “The first thing is adaptation. We often only look at what happens on the pitch, but off the pitch, players also have many difficulties. Now he is more integrated and the only thing missing is confidence - that is what I will help Ugarte have.”
At 24, Ugarte still has time to improve himself. Returning under Amorim's guidance will not only help him regain stability but also promise to bring a stronger version in the 2025/26 season.
In the friendly match against West Ham in New Jersey (USA), Ugarte left an impression with his ability to intercept and distribute the ball intelligently. It was a performance that confirmed that he escaped the shadow of Casemiro - who only has a contract with MU until 2026. ManUnited clearly understood that the investment in Ugarte needed to be "recovered" and now was the time for him to become a key factor in the midfield.
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“If you look at Bruno Fernandes, you will see that his confidence is always a pillar. When the team plays well, each individual can develop his full potential. The same goes for Ugarte - when he has confidence and support from his teammates, he is different,” Amorim emphasized.
Not only Ugarte, Rasmus Hojlund also showed great ambition. The Danish striker almost opened the scoring in the first minute of the match when his shot hit the post. In the context of Joshua Zirkzee still being injured and the club urgently searching for a classy "number 9", Hojlund's form will be a temporary support for the attack.
Amorim was pleased: “I like the way Rasmus moves and fights. His ability to connect with his teammates is getting better and better. This is the model of a modern striker that I want to see.”
The new season opens with high expectations, not only from the fans but also from the MU dressing room. Ugarte, with his youth, the tenacity of a Uruguayan warrior and the backing of Amorim, has a golden opportunity to prove that the £50 million contract was not a bad gamble.
If he continues to maintain his form against West Ham and builds the necessary confidence, Ugarte could become a central piece in United's rebuilding plan - where his combination of strength and tactical discipline will be the foundation for victory.
Source: https://znews.vn/mu-cho-ugarte-bung-no-post1572072.html
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