Manchester United insert buy back clause into Hannibal Mejbri deal to Sevilla
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester United have inserted a buy-back option into Sevilla's agreement to sign Hannibal Mejbri. Mejbri, 20, has agreed to join Sevilla on loan for the remainder of the season and the Spanish club have the option to sign him permanently for £17million.
Should Sevilla take up that option, a buy-back clause would become live in Mejbri's contract. Sources have described the deal as complicated but United regard Mejbri's valuation and the buy-back clause as upsides.
Contrary to a report, the Ineos Group did not intervene to adjust the terms of the deal. PLAYER RATINGS: Hojlund good and Eriksen poor vs Tottenham MATCH REACTION: Sir Jim proved wrong by United vs Spurs Mejbri was omitted from the United matchday squad for the draw with Tottenham ahead of his impending move.
United bought Mejbri from the Monaco academy in 2019 for £9m and he spent last season on loan at Birmingham City in the Championship.
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