Real Madrid ready to sell high profile star; Manchester United on alert

Federico Valverde might turn out to be the player who fixes the weaknesses in Ruben Amorim’s set-up if he survives the United job by them. The 40-year-old prefers midfielders who possess a work ethic along with defensive discipline. His system needs these traits because of his attacking wing-backs and systematic pressing. The Uruguayan will definitely provide what Amorim might want with his high work rate, tackling efficiency, and the sheer ability to cover every blade of grass.

The 27-year-old has mainly played in an attacking role during his stint at Real Madrid, but the stats reveal that Valerde is equally efficient in both facets of the game.  Across the 2024-25 season, he scored 11 goals and provided eight assists, while maintaining a 90 per cent passing accuracy and contributing 52 tackles with an estimated 73 interceptions. In the current campaign, though he has not scored, Valverde has already supplied three assists in just eight matches, while raising his passing success to 91 per cent.

All these numbers point to his ability and adaptability to thrive in any role. If Amorim pairs him with a defensive-minded partner at United, then the club could unleash his pressing and ball-winning qualities while allowing him to break forward. Critics of Amorim argue his tactical system has not always matched the squad’s strengths, but Valverde’s versatility and consistency suggest he could bridge that gap. For a United side crying out for energy and defensive assurance in midfield, he looks like the kind of investment that could bring both structure and flexibility.