Manuel Ugarte suffered a knee injury in Uruguay’s World Cup defeat to Spain and the Manchester United midfielder has now received the results of his scan
Manchester United have confirmed midfielder Manuel Ugarte has suffered a ‘knee ligament injury. The international star is set to return to Europe to quickly begin his recovery under the guidance of United’s medical staff after being injured during the World Cup.
Ugarte was stretchered off the field during his side’s 1-0 defeat to Spain that saw them crash out of the tournament. The former Paris Saint-Germain ace was distressed as he departed the field, with his reaction immediately pointing towards a serious injury.
The 25-year-old is now set for an extended stay on the sidelines, having been spotted in a wheelchair as he left the Estadio Akron. Now, reports in Uruguay say that scans have confirmed the worst news of tearing his ACL.
United say assessment of the injury remains ongoing, however.
They said in a statement: “Manchester United can confirm that Manuel Ugarte has suffered a knee ligament injury whilst representing Uruguay in Friday’s World Cup group-stage match against Spain.
“Assessment of the injury is ongoing to determine the best course of treatment and the rehabilitation timescale. Everyone wishes Manuel a successful recovery and we will be supporting him every step of the way.”
The revelation is bad news for the player and the club, with Ugarte having looked set to leave this summer. The Uruguay international has struggled to make an impression at Old Trafford since joining the club in 2024 for a fee that could reach £50.5million.
Any transfer is now in serious doubt with the star, who has played under Erik ten Hag, Ruben Amorim and Michael Carrick, unlikely to be fit to play a significant role next season. A number of Serie A clubs had been linked to his signature.
United’s primary attention in the transfer market was to be to strengthen their midfield for Carrick ahead of their return to the Champions League. The head coach has already lost Casemiro who departed at the end of his contract.
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Brazil midfielder Ederson is set to join the club from Atalanta. A deal has been agreed to bring the player to the club for an initial fee worth £35million plus £3.8million more in add-ons.
Ederson is set to sign a four-year deal with the club, holding an option to extend the contract by a further year.
Speaking after his late call up to Brazil’s squad following an injury to Wesley, Ederson confirmed the deal was almost complete.
Speaking to Tuttosport, he said: “It’s practically almost all sorted.” Before he added: “I have to make the most of this moment. I am here and it is a wonderful thing, something you must always live to the fullest.”
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