Price tags and reputations count for little when it comes to adjusting to life in the Premier League, and Manuel Ugarte is no exception.
Manchester United had to bide their time before signing Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain on deadline day in the summer transfer window.
Ineos were keen to shake off United's reputation of overpaying in the market, and were confident that they had got the right deal - an initial £42million - for the Uruguay international after he fell from grace during his one season in Ligue 1.
Unfortunately for Ugarte and Erik ten Hag, the protracted negotiations meant the midfielder had little time to bed in with the squad before the new season kicked off.
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