Manchester United have rejected Ten Hag's request to renew Amrabat's contract
According to journalist Andy Mitten, Manchester United manager Erik the Hag was aiming to renew the contract of Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat.
The Red Devils have gone on a huge spending spree in recent years. transfer window. They spent around £200m to secure the signings of Joshua Zirkzee, Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, Manuel Ugarte and Noussair Mazraoui.
Mitten He has now revealed that Ten Hag wanted to keep Amrabat for another season, but the Dutchman was not given the green light by new Man United management.
He said in the Speaking of demons podcast: “Erik ten Hag wanted Amrabat for this season. But due to internal discussions, that didn’t happen and that’s fine. That’s how Manchester United are working now.”
Agreement with Ugarte
Amrabat was signed temporarily by Fiorentina last summer with an option to buy. The midfielder joined United after a brilliant World Cup with Morocco, where he was dubbed “the best in the world”.World class' by manager Walid Regragui.
His work rate was exemplary throughout the tournament and many believed that Amrabat could displace Casemiro to become the club's regular starter in the number 6 spot under ten Hag.
However, none of that happened. The 28-year-old was unable to cope with the demands of the Premier League and was easily outnumbered by opponents in the centre of the park.
Amrabat began to pick up pace during the final month of the campaign. He put in a superb performance against Manchester City In shock FA Cup triumph.
Despite this, United made it clear that they did not want to renew his contract. Ten Hag wanted him to sign for another year, possibly on loan, but the new board did not agree to his request.
The club has signed Manuel Ugarte, a player who has improved his performance compared to Amrabat. The Uruguayan is much better with the ball at his feet and also has more depth when it comes to making tackles and winning duels.
His discipline is a potential concern for the Red Devils, but the 23-year-old will have a big role to play if United are to qualify for the Champions League for the 2025/26 season.
Ugarte and Amrabat could face each other in the Europa League United visit Fenerbahce next month. Amrabat signed for the Turkish giants before the summer transfer deadline.
