Transferred to Manchester United this summer, Manuel Ugarte has fond memories of his brief time at Paris Saint-Germain. The defensive midfielder appreciated the quality of the players in the Parisian squad, starting with French striker Kylian Mbappé.
Manuel Ugarte didn't really make an impression at Paris Saint-Germain. After just one season in the capital, the defensive midfielder took charge of Manchester United this summer. The Uruguayan international was no longer part of the plans of coach Luis Enrique who had reduced his playing time over the months. In his debut, the former Sporting Portugal player impressed.
Ugarte thanks PSG and Mbappé
His recovery qualities and his volume of play seemed to mark him as the missing link at Paris Saint-Germain. This period unfortunately did not last very long. It represents one of Manuel Ugarte's good Parisian memories, also marked by his cohabitation with Kylian Mbappé. In an interview with the official Manchester United magazine, the Mancunian said he was grateful to Paris Saint-Germain and the French striker behind his progress.
« Paris Saint-Germain is a great club, it is known all over the world for its starsconfided Manuel Ugarte. I had a lot of fun and learned a lot. You train with the best. Taking Kylian Mbappé to mark helps you a lot. He was very good, very humble. I am very grateful for this experience. Without a doubt, this experience in Paris gave me a taste for trophies. Paris Saint-Germain is a winning team. That was also the mentality at Sporting Portugal and it obviously is at Manchester United. The supporters and the club are asking for trophies and that's very good. » After a complicated start, the 60 million euro recruit is starting to prove himself in England.
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