Sofyan Amrabat has chance to prove his own theory correct at Manchester United

Sofyan Amrabat may have only arrived at Manchester United on deadline day but it seems there was no shortage of interest in the midfielder.

Liverpool were closely linked with the pivot as were several Italian clubs. It was said Amrabat only had eyes for United, though, despite Fiorentina’s perceived eagerness to drum up as much hype as possible amid an inevitable exit.

“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,” the player said upon his arrival.

United sanctioned a loan amid fears of breaking Financial Fair Play rules after a £176m spend this summer. Fiorentina were insistent on an option-to-buy clause that in the end worked out at €20m plus €5m in add-ons. That’s in addition to the €10m received for the initial loan.

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So the midfield maestro has not arrived free of charge but Erik ten Hag has his man once more. The Dutchman worked with Amrabat at FC Utrecht between 2015 and 2017 and was reminded of his quality at the World Cup.

The Moroccan was the engine that drove his country to the semi-finals and Ten Hag made an approach on January deadline day amid Christian Eriksen’s long-term injury. Fiorentina said no and Marcel Sabitzer was instead acquired from Bayern Munich on loan.

Amrabat further cemented his status as an elite player in the Europa Conference Final loss to West Ham, a night where two stars played their final games for their clubs. Declan Rice was then captured by Arsenal for a fee over £100m while Amrabat was left out of Fiorentina’s squads ahead of his exit.

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