Sofyan Amrabat joined Manchester United on transfer deadline day, although his signing did not occur in time for him to be eligible for the match against Arsenal.
Sofyan Amrabat officially became a Manchester United player on transfer deadline day. However, his signing was completed after the deadline, which meant he was not eligible to participate in the match against Arsenal.
Amrabat completed his move on deadline day
Erik ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, has clarified that he was not frustrated by the delay in signing Sofyan Amrabat.
Amrabat completed a season-long loan move to United from Fiorentina for a €10 million fee on transfer deadline day, although he was not registered in time to participate in the 3-1 defeat against Arsenal.
Manchester United had been monitoring Amrabat for several months, and club sources suggest they had to wait until they received a £15 million fee from Crystal Palace for Dean Henderson before they could reinvest in Amrabat.
Despite skepticism from some senior figures, Ten Hag pushed for the acquisition of the Morocco international, with whom he had previously worked at FC Utrecht in the mid-2010s.
Erik ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, has emphasized that he was not frustrated by the delay in signing Sofyan Amrabat.
Amrabat completed a season-long loan move to United from Fiorentina for a €10 million fee on transfer deadline day, but he was not registered in time to participate in the 3-1 defeat against Arsenal.
Manchester United had been monitoring Amrabat for several months, and club sources suggest they had to wait until they received a £15 million fee from Crystal Palace for Dean Henderson before they could reinvest in Amrabat.
Despite skepticism from some senior figures, Ten Hag pushed for the acquisition of the Morocco international, with whom he had previously worked at FC Utrecht in the mid-2010s.
Erik ten Hag sought to bring in a second defensive midfielder to alleviate the workload on Casemiro, who was Manchester United’s only specialist in that position prior to Amrabat’s arrival.
Erik ten Hag expressed his satisfaction with the signing of Sofyan Amrabat, stating, “I’m very pleased. It was one of my wishes from the beginning of the season to add another defensive midfielder to the squad. As the season progresses, having depth in that position becomes crucial. Prior to Amrabat’s arrival, we only had Casemiro who could play there, and we had to make compromises with others.”
Ten Hag will need to overcome a lot in the coming period
Erik ten Hag shared his thoughts on the signing of Sofyan Amrabat, stating, “With Sofyan Amrabat, we now have another option. He can also play alongside Casemiro because he can operate higher up the pitch, and it’s valuable to have him. He’s well-suited to Premier League and Champions League football, meeting the demands of both.”
“He’s physically strong, dynamic, and excels in duels, and we are delighted to have him at Manchester United. He will contribute to our ambitious goals.”
When asked about the timing of the Amrabat deal, Ten Hag responded: “No, sometimes you have to wait for the right moment.”
