UNBELIEVABLE: Man United reveals Manual Ugarte squad number as the Star gets a legendary shirt number
Manuel Ugarte is on the brink of finalizing his transfer to Manchester United before the close of the transfer window, following a significant breakthrough in negotiations. The Uruguayan midfielder is set to depart Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and join the Premier League club, sparking excitement among United supporters who are now speculating about which squad number he might don at Old Trafford.
Ugarte’s potential shirt number at Manchester United is a hot topic of discussion, and his history with squad numbers provides some interesting insights into what he might choose.
### Manuel Ugarte’s Shirt Number Journey
At just 23 years old, Ugarte has already experienced a varied career, reflected in the different shirt numbers he has worn. His professional journey began at his boyhood club, Fenix, in Montevideo, where he was assigned the number 20. Ugarte held onto this number for five seasons as he developed his game and gained experience.
In 2020, Ugarte made a move to Portuguese club Famalicão, where he switched to the number 8 jersey. This marked the beginning of a series of rapid transfers for the young midfielder. The following year, in 2021, he joined Sporting CP and adopted the number 15 shirt.
Ugarte’s time at Sporting was similarly brief, lasting only a year before he moved to PSG. Initially, he was given the number 14 jersey at the French club, but he soon transitioned to number 4. This flexibility in choosing numbers has also been evident during his time with the Uruguayan national teams, both at the youth and senior levels. Ugarte has worn a wide range of numbers for his country, including 5, 6, 15, 17, 20, and 25.
### Manchester United’s Available Shirt Numbers
The recent flurry of transfers at Manchester United has limited the selection of shirt numbers available to Ugarte upon his arrival. Currently, the lowest unoccupied number is 13, traditionally reserved for goalkeepers. Beyond that, the Uruguayan could potentially select from the available double-digit numbers, including 19, or any number from 26 to 34, 38, 40, 42, 45, or 47 and above.
As fans eagerly await his official signing, speculation continues over which number Ugarte will choose as he embarks on this new chapter with Manchester United. His previous choices suggest he might opt for a number with personal significance or one that aligns with his past selections. Whatever the decision, it will undoubtedly become a key part of his identity at his new club.
