Manuel ugarte finally reveals His next move after Man United told Him to find His way out by January
The situation at Old Trafford has taken another dramatic turn as Manuel Ugarte has dropped a shocking admission about his future. The Uruguayan midfielder, who only recently joined Manchester United with high expectations, now believes his time at the club is already coming to an end. In a blunt confession, he revealed that United have already secured personal terms with another midfielder set to replace him by January.
Ugarte didn’t hold back, saying: “Just a small dip in my form and they’ve already lined up a dangerous midfielder to take my place in January. I can’t compete with a signing like that, so I’m leaving.”
When United brought him in, he was seen as the combative presence the team had been missing—someone to complement Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes in the middle of the park. But only months into his stay, reports suggest Erik ten Hag has made up his mind and instructed him to look for a new club ahead of the winter transfer window.
Though Ugarte avoided naming the player, whispers around the club suggest United are chasing a top-level talent from Europe. Names like João Neves of Benfica and Juventus’s Manuel Locatelli have surfaced, but nothing official has been confirmed. Still, Ugarte is convinced the decision has been made and his time in Manchester is already finished. He admitted with frustration, “I gave everything, but it wasn’t enough. They’ve decided on someone else, so I’ll walk away in January.”
The news has divided fans. Some supporters are outraged that the club has lost patience so quickly, insisting Ugarte deserves more time to adapt to the demands of the Premier League. Others are already buzzing with speculation over who the so-called “dangerous midfielder” could be, excited at the thought of a big-name arrival.
For Ugarte, the search for his next destination is already underway. Sources close to the player say interest is coming from clubs in Serie A and La Liga, with a loan-to-buy deal one of the possible options.
What’s undeniable is that Ugarte’s stint at Manchester United might end up being one of the shortest in recent memory—a move that began with promise but is now collapsing before it ever had the chance to flourish.
