Manuel Ugarte explains reasons for joining Manchester United this summer

Manuel Ugarte has shared his reasons for joining Manchester United this summer from PSG.

The 23-year-old completed his move to the Red Devils on deadline day, with the transfer fee potentially rising to £51 million.

Ugarte was introduced to United fans at Old Trafford before their 3-0 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday and has since joined up with the Uruguay squad for the international break.

The Uruguayan, who was a target for Manchester United throughout the summer, spoke about his decision to move to England and expressed his excitement for the challenges ahead.

“First and foremost, it is history, because we all know what a massive club United is – one of the best teams in the world,” Manuel Ugarte told the club’s website.

“I also spoke a lot with Facu Pellistri and he told me all about everything.

“The atmosphere that’s generated, the matchday atmosphere that builds up at Old Trafford is incredible.

“So yes, I’m really excited. I’d love to experience United’s legendary stadium as a player and feel the presence of the supporters.”

He added: “I’ve also spoken with one or two players – with Bruno (Fernandez) and Licha (Lisandro Martinez) – and I have chatted quite a lot.

“I’m really excited.

“I’ve never seen anything like it before, these United fans, because, since the news first came out, they’ve been sending me messages.”

“I’ve seen them everywhere!

“It also made the news in Uruguay and so I also think that the supporters, the real fans, the die-hard United fans, deserve the club to be winning trophies and that’s what we’re hoping to achieve.”

Ugarte is set to play against Paraguay and Venezuela in the coming week for Uruguay.

He could potentially make his Manchester United debut against Southampton on September 14.

Erik ten Hag’s side currently sits 14th in the Premier League after losing two of their first three games this season.

The Dutchman is under pressure following the heavy defeat to Liverpool.

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