“Erik ten Hag provokes me sometimes… He keep starting him knowing he has nothing to offer the team, I have finally sold him”: Sir Jim Ratchliffe annoyed by Erik ten Hag’s decision to always starting £74m Star who has nothing to offer, The player has been sold now
As the summer transfer window nears its close, Manchester United has made yet another significant roster change ahead of Friday’s transfer deadline. United has been active in the market, bringing in talents like Joshua Zirkzee, Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, and Noussair Mazraoui to strengthen their squad. Meanwhile, reports suggest that Paris Saint-Germain’s midfielder, Manuel Ugarte, is on the verge of finalizing his move to Old Trafford.
However, as new players arrive, some familiar faces are departing. Donny van de Beek, Facundo Pellistri, Willy Kambwala, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, and Mason Greenwood have all been sold during this busy transfer period. Now, with just days left before the deadline, it has been revealed that Scott McTominay is set to join Serie A giants Napoli, marking another significant exit.
On Wednesday morning, Manchester United confirmed the permanent departure of 21-year-old Hannibal Mejbri, who has signed with Championship side Burnley. The deal is reported to be worth an initial fee of £5.4 million.
Burnley released an official statement expressing their excitement over the acquisition: “Burnley Football Club are delighted to confirm the arrival of Tunisia international Hannibal Mejbri on a four-year deal from Manchester United for an undisclosed fee. The 21-year-old attacking midfielder spent last season on loan with La Liga side Sevilla and now becomes Scott Parker’s eighth new summer signing.”
Upon joining Burnley, Hannibal shared his enthusiasm: “I’m very excited. Very happy to be here and I can’t wait to see the fans. I have played against Burnley before at Turf Moor, and the atmosphere was amazing. After speaking to the coach [Scott Parker], the project sounded good to me, and hopefully, we can achieve success together.”
Manchester United also issued a statement on their official website, confirming Hannibal’s departure: “Hannibal has completed a permanent transfer from Manchester United to Championship side Burnley. The 21-year-old has moved to the Clarets after spending five years at United. After spending pre-season and the start of the 2024/25 season as part of Erik ten Hag’s squad, he now joins Burnley, who are looking to make an instant return to the Premier League under new manager Scott Parker, following their relegation last term. We wish you the best of luck with your next steps, Hannibal!”
As the transfer window closes, United fans are witnessing a significant reshuffle in the squad, with new talents coming in and several players moving on to new chapters in their careers. Hannibal Mejbri’s transfer to Burnley marks another step in United’s ongoing evolution under Erik ten Hag, as they prepare for the challenges ahead in the upcoming season.
