Man Utd flop confirms who he wants to join

Carlo Garganese

5 Jun 2024 17:30 BST
3 min read

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24 — © IMAGO

Fiorentina sporting director Daniele Prade has confirmed that Sofyan Amrabat wants to stay in the Premier League.

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Prade says that he would like for Amrabat to play for Fiorentina next season when he returns from his loan from Manchester United.

However, Amrabat has made it clear that he has no intention of playing for Fiorentina again and wants to continue his football in the Premier League

What did Prade say?

“I would keep him in Florence but it doesn’t seem like what he has that in mind,” Prade said.

“I think he wants to stay in the Premier League but we haven’t heard from anyone yet.”

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Man Utd paid €9 million last summer to sign Amrabat on loan for the 2023-24 season from Fiorentina.

The Red Devils had the option to make the deal permanent for €25m at the end of the campaign.

However, United opted against activating that option as the 27-year-old disappointed for much of the season.

He will return to Fiorentina next month as they own his contract.

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Amrabat was initially played out of position at left-back by Erik ten Hag amidst an injury crisis in the position.

But the Moroccan then laboured after being moved to his preferred position at central midfield.

© IMAGO - Sofyan Amrabat struggled at Man Utd

He fell well down the pecking order, although he did have a strong last month to the season.

This culminated in an excellent performance in the FA Cup final win over Man City.

These performances have gained the attention of other Premier League clubs.

According to The Sun, the Fiorentina-owned midfielder has strong interest from both Crystal Palace and Fulham.

Other sources report that Palace have already compiled an offer for the Morocco international.

Fulham are also considering making a move as a replacement for Joao Palhinha, who is likely to leave this summer.

Amrabat himself, though, is determined to stay in the Premier League next season.

The Moroccan established himself as one of Europe’s most admired central midfielders at Fiorentina, with Barcelona and Chelsea also trying to sign him during the January transfer window of 2023.

Amrabat was also arguably the best midfielder at World Cup 2022, playing a crucial role for a Morocco team that stunned everyone in reaching the semi-finals