Sofyan Amrabat of Fiorentina is reportedly close to signing with Manchester United
Sofyan Amrabat is being signed by Man United.
The additions of goalkeeper Andre Onana from Inter Milan and Mason Mount from Chelsea have significantly strengthened Erik ten Hag’s Red Devils team this summer.
Rasmus Hojlund, a new striker, is also headed to Old Trafford. Atalanta of Serie A had been demanding a cash-only deal, and the two clubs have now agreed on a deal for somewhere about €70 million. Hojlund has signed a five-year contract with Manchester, and on Tuesday, he will have a medical and complete the transfer process.
Amrabat is a different player whose transfer to the Red Devils has received significant media attention. The 26-year-old previously worked with Ten Hag at FC Utrecht, where he made 50 appearances and assisted on 11 goals. With Amrabat entering the final year of his Fiorentina contract, a reunion may be in the works.
Early last month, personal details for a move to Old Trafford were agreed upon, and it appears that a deal is imminent.
The Mirror provided an update regarding Man United and Amrabat, which was shared by The Faithful MUFC. The midfielder is reportedly close to a £26 million deal with the club and is anticipated to arrive to improve Ten Hag’s midfield options and take pressure off key man Casemiro. It is added that if a deal can be concluded this week, then Fred could soon be on his way out.
Who is Sofyan Amrabat?
Amrabat is primarily a defensive midfielder who can also play in a box-to-box central role if needed. The Morocco international has been with Fiorentina since 2020 and appears to be at the peak of his powers with a career-high €30m Transfermarkt valuation, a figure which has rocketed following last year’s World Cup in Qatar.
Dubbed a “monster” in the centre of the pitch by reporter Carlo Garganese, he caught the eye after helping Morocco reach the semi-finals and was praised by former England manager Fabio Capello.
“If I have to name one name, besides the well-known Hakim Ziyech and Achraf Hakimi, it would be Amrabat. He is essential for balance and a great runner. I read that he covered more than fourteen kilometres against Spain. I see him as the Gennaro Gattuso of Morocco.”
The Nike-sponsored midfielder has plied his trade in the Netherlands, Belgium and Italy during his career, making more than 250 senior club appearances.
Capped by his country on 49 occasions, Amrabat appears to be in his prime and is a player who Ten Hag already knows, even if it was earlier in his career, so a transfer could prove to be a shrewd one, especially with Champions League football back at Old Trafford next season.
A quality in-depth squad could help United build on a positive first year under Ten Hag, and it looks as if Amrabat is on his way to Manchester to provide competition and potentially play alongside Casemiro.
