# Manchester United player regrets not having gone to Chelsea in ideal transfer.

- URL: https://apitofinal.pt/en/internacional-en/manchester-united-player-regrets-not-joining-chelsea-in-ideal-transfer/
- Published: 2026-03-23T10:22:24+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-03T23:45:57+00:00
- Publisher: Apito Final (apitofinal.pt)
- Section: Internacional
- Tags: Casemiro, Chelsea, Manchester United, Manuel Ugarte

## Key points

- Manuel Ugarte transferiu-se para o Manchester United em agosto de 2024 por uma taxa inicial de 50 milhões de euros, mas tem tido uma temporada decepcionante, com apenas nove jogos como titular.
- Segundo Fabrizio Romano, há clubes italianos a considerar a contratação de Ugarte, numa altura em que o seu futuro no United está em dúvida após a saída de Casemiro.
- O antigo jogador Gus Poyet lamentou que Ugarte tenha optado pelo United em vez do Chelsea, considerando que essa transferência seria "perfeita" para o clube londrino.

## Article

In a surprising twist in the football landscape, Manuel Ugarte, who transferred to Manchester United in August 2024 for an initial fee of €50 million, is at the center of attention. Despite a promising move, the Uruguayan midfielder has had a disappointing season, starting only nine matches across all competitions. The situation is far from ideal, especially with rumors that he may leave the club following Casemiro’s departure, who will leave the Red Devils at the end of the season on a free transfer.

Renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano did not hesitate to alert fans about Ugarte’s uncertain future. “There are clubs in Italy considering the possibility of going after Ugarte,” Romano revealed, alluding to the growing interest surrounding the player. During the January transfer window, Galatasaray also expressed interest, but negotiations did not progress, leading to a deadlock among all parties involved.

Former player Gus Poyet expressed his discontent over Ugarte’s decision to join [Manchester United](https://apitofinal.pt/internacional/pallister-garante-que-o-arsenal-vai-conquistar-a-fa-cup-e-a-premier-league/) instead of Chelsea, stating that the move would have been “perfect” for the London club. In an interview with Goal, Poyet said: “Yes, and it affected me a lot because he is from Uruguay. Before going to [Paris Saint-Germain](https://apitofinal.pt/internacional/quatro-problemas-que-liam-rosenior-precisa-resolver-no-chelsea-apos-derrota-com-everton/), I wanted him to come to Chelsea. When the rumors came up, Chelsea, big Chelsea, you know you want to come, make a decision, come to Chelsea.” Poyet’s frustration is palpable, as he believed Ugarte would fit perfectly with Chelsea’s needs at the time.

Poyet did not hold back in praising Ugarte’s talent, describing him as a “great player” and a “top central midfielder.” “He needs to find the right club. He needs to discover the identity of a club to be able to play every week,” Poyet said, reflecting on Ugarte’s struggle to maintain his position in the Uruguayan national team. “In the national team, everyone was thinking about Ugarte, Bentancur, and Valverde. And now the team is playing with two and a number 10 ahead. And that’s why he is not playing.”

The situation for Ugarte becomes even more critical as summer approaches, with Poyet hoping he makes a decision that benefits both him and his family. With increasing pressure to settle at a new club, Ugarte’s future in European football is at stake, and fans are eager to see where he will end up. Could Chelsea be the ideal destination Poyet has always envisioned? Ugarte’s saga is far from over, and the eyes of the football world will be fixed on his next moves.