Napoli Joins AC Milan and Juventus in Pursuit of PSG Star After Challenging First Season

Originally posted on PSG Talk | Last updated 5/22/24

With the 2023-24 Ligue 1 season over, the future of Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Manuel Ugarte is in the spotlight. The Uruguayan kicked off his first season with the capital club on a high note, leaving a solid impression early on.

As the season went on, he found himself playing less and less, often only coming on as a substitute or being part of the rotation. The Uruguayan is now linked to AC Milan and Juventus, with the Serie A clubs interested in signing him to give him more playing time.

Nonetheless, another Italian side is keen on the 23-year-old this summer, as Corriere Dello Sport reports that Napoli have an interest in Ugarte. Still, these suitors face a major hurdle in securing the player as his desire is to continue at PSG.

Naples s’intéresse a Ugarte selon Corriere Dello Sport

Mais l’envie du joueur est de poursuivre au PSG. Le club cherche un profil créatif devant la défense. Un milieu capable à la fois de récupérer et d’orienter le jeu, selon Le Parisien pic.twitter.com/O2RG41qIw7

— Paris_SGINFOS (@Paris_SGINFOS) May 22, 2024

The Parisians were in the same situation last year with Vitinha and their patience paid off this season after a rollercoaster Year 1 in the French capital. Ugarte also recently commented on his future, noting his desire to stay in Paris.

“We’ll see,” Ugarte told Amazon Prime. “I would love to [stay at PSG]. We’ll have to see. For now, I’m here and enjoying the end of the season.”

This article first appeared on PSG Talk and was syndicated with permission.

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