Ugarte's World Cup ends on stretcher as Man Utd sweat over injury
Ugarte arrived from Paris St-Germain after he signed a £50.8 million contract in 2014
Published June 27, 2026
Manuel Ugarte suffered a serious injury during Uruguay’s last group match against Spain on Friday, June 26, 2026.
Uguarte’s exit after a nasty-looking collision on a stretcher has sparked Manchester United transfer worries.
Man Utd is waiting to find out the exact nature of the injury that forced midfielder Ugarte's departure off the pitch on a stretcher.
Uruguay lost the group finale against Spain 1-0 in Guadalajara on Friday, June 26.
Ugarte twisted awkwardly as he attempted to go after the ball in the run-up to Spain’s winning goal.
Has Man Utd transfer plans on hold after Ugarte setback?
Ugarte participated in the World Cup knowing he would be in the spotlight at the tournament, with United keen to overhaul their midfield this summer.
That priority came after initial plans to sign at least two or three new players would be included.
Old Trafford has already inked a deal for Atlanta’s Ederson for a whopping £35 million.
However, plans for the 26-year-old to undergo his medical before pre-season training starts on July 9 were shelved because Ederson received a late-call-up to Brazil’s World Cup squad.
Multiple media reports highlight that United’ top priority now is to have Ederson medically checked once Brazil ends their World Cup run and then return to Carrington after the compulsory three-week rest period.
Amid Ugarte’s scary injury, it is still to be seen how his injury will affect the financial health of Man Utd.
Ugarte arrived from Paris St-Germain after he signed a £50.8 million contract in 2014 with the United.
He has not lived up to expectations since arriving at Old Trafford and didn’t play a single minute following the home Premier League defeat to Leeds on April 13, 2026.
