Manuel Ugarte explains why he joined Man Utd from PSG | OneFootball

Manuel Ugarte has confessed the project on offer at Manchester United was enough to convince him to make the move to Old Trafford this summer.

United had been chasing Ugarte all summer but looked to have walked away from a deal over Paris Saint-Germain's refusal to budge from their asking price, but reignited talks once Scott McTominay's exit to Napoli had been agreed.

A deal worth up to €60m (£50.6m) was confirmed on deadline day, with Ugarte later explaining why his desire to join United was so strong this summer.

He told club media: "It is an incredible feeling to join a club of this magnitude; one that is admired all around the world. The project that the football leadership discussed with me is extremely exciting; Manchester United is an ambitious club and I am an ambitious player.

"The passion of supporters is something that is very important to me; I know how incredible United fans are and I cannot wait to experience Old Trafford. I'm someone who is so determined to succeed; I will sacrifice and give everything for my teammates. Together we will fight to win trophies and reach the level where this club needs to be."

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Sporting director Dan Ashworth added: "Signing Manuel was another of our primary targets for this summer. He is among the very best ball-winning midfield players in the world and has an excellent record at both club and international level. His qualities, experience and passion will be a great complement to our strong group of midfielders.

"Manuel is a player we've watched closely, and we are excited to see the positive impact he will make on the pitch and in the dressing room as we continue to strive for success."

Prior to the deal being announced, manager Erik ten Hag made clear his plans for Ugarte in United's setup.

"I think he is a very good fit to Manchester United," he told Sky Sports "I think he is a very good fit to this team because this team needs that controlled aggression.

"He is a very brave player, so we will be really happy. I am sure he will really contribute to our success."