Manchester United Inform Fiorentina About Their Plans for Sofyan Amrabat

• Sofyan Amrabat was in and out of Erik ten Hag's Manchester United last season, and chances of him returning are slim
• The English giants will reportedly not trigger the buy option clause in their agreement with Fiorentina
• The Morocco international started 17 matches for the Red Devils and was brilliant in the FA Cup final win over Manchester City

Sofyan Amrabat spent the 2023/24 season on loan at Manchester United from Fiorentina, but it appears he won't be returning to Old Trafford.

The Moroccan midfielder had an indifferent season, but Red Devils fans will remember his performance in the FA Cup final.

Amrabat made 30 appearances for Erik ten Hag's team. He consistently made the team early on, but was in and out of the team as the season progressed.

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He started 17 matches and didn't start a single one in five months until the penultimate weekend of the league season.

According to the Manchester Evening News (MEN), the 27-year-old Morocco international is keen to extend his stay at the club but is also open to signing for another Premier League side.

The report adds that the Red Devils had the option to sign the midfielder for around €20million as part of their initial agreement.

Will Amrabat return to Man United?

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Man United have told the Italian club they will not trigger the buy option clause in their agreement.

Romano adds that the English giants are willing to discuss new terms if they want to sign the midfielder.

MEN reported that Ten Hag has yet to discuss the possibility of signing the midfielder with Sir Jim Ratcliffe's new team, which includes Dan Ashworth, technical director Jason Wilcox, and chief executive Omar Berrada.

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Erik ten Hag on De Ligt

YEN.com.gh also reported on Erik ten Hag's thoughts on Man United's pursuit of Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt.

He coached the Dutch defender at Ajax and said he was close to signing him when he arrived in England.

The Red Devils have signed Lenny Yoro from Lille and are seeking to bolster their squad following a poor season.

Source: TUKO.co.ke