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Manchester United confirm Sofyan Amrabat signing on initial loan deal

Manchester United confirm Amrabat signing on initial loan deal
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Manchester United confirm the signing of Moroccan midfielder Sofyan Amrabat on an initial loan deal from Fiorentina.

Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Moroccan midfielder Sofyan Amrabat on an initial loan deal from Fiorentina for the 2023-24 campaign.

The 27-year-old's future has been the subject of much speculation throughout the summer, with a number of clubs believed to be interested in his signature.

Amrabat has not been involved for Fiorentina in the early stages of the season amid the speculation surrounding a possible exit, and it is believed that he has been holding out for a switch to Old Trafford.

Man United have now confirmed the Morocco international's arrival on an initial loan deal, but it is understood that the club have the chance to sign him permanently next summer.

The loan is believed to be costing Erik ten Hag's side €10m (£8.6m), while there will allegedly be a purchase option worth €20m (£17.1m) plus €5m (£4.3m) in add-ons at the end of the 2023-24 campaign.

Fiorentina's Sofyan Amrabat on April 5, 2023© Reuters

"It is a huge honour to become a Manchester United player. I've had to be patient for this moment but I'm someone who always listens to my heart and now I am representing the club of my dreams," Amrabat told Man United's official website upon confirmation of the deal.

"I am a passionate player; I want to bring that energy to the squad, and I will put everything into every action I take for the team.

"I know exactly how Erik ten Hag likes to work and what he needs from his players. His coaching and guidance developed me so much as a player earlier in my career.

"I know that he will help to bring out the best of my abilities so that I can help the group to be successful this season."

Fiorentina's Sofyan Amrabat looks dejected on June 7, 2023© Reuters

Meanwhile, Man United's football director John Murtough said: "We have tracked Sofyan for a long time, so we are really pleased to bring him to Manchester United. His committed, high-energy approach to the game fits perfectly with the group that we are building here.

"We know that Sofyan's mentality, dynamism and technical qualities will help the squad as we look to achieve success in all competitions this season."

Amrabat has made 107 appearances for Fiorentina in all competitions, including 49 outings last season, as the Italian side reached the final of the Coppa Italia and Europa Conference League.

The midfielder also starred for Morocco at the 2022 World Cup, helping the country progress to the semi-finals of the competition in Qatar.

The Amrabat deal completes a busy deadline day for Man United, with Altay Bayindir, Sergio Reguilon and Jonny Evans also moving to Old Trafford ahead of the closing of the window.

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