Midfielder Manuel Ugarte, from Manchester United and the Uruguayan national team, tore ligaments in his left knee during a World Cup game against Spain, the teams reported this Sunday (28). The serious injury directly affects the English club’s plans for next season.
The injury occurred in the final minutes of the first half. The game was the last in Group H of the World Cup and marked Uruguay’s early elimination from the competition.
According to notes released by the team and the club, the treatment will still be defined after further evaluations. However, injuries of this type usually sideline players for a period of nine to 12 months.
FIFA will pay Ugarte’s salary
Due to the estimated long recovery time, FIFA will pay Ugarte’s wages at Manchester United throughout the treatment period. This is done through a protection mechanism for clubs.
The mechanism provides for the entity to protect clubs when athletes are injured defending their teams. In cases of injuries with a recovery period of more than 28 days, FIFA transfers around 20,500 euros (R$121,000) per day to the clubs.
According to the Portuguese newspaper A Bola, the 20.5 thousand euros per day correspond exactly to the salary. The maximum payment amount is 7.5 million euros (R$45 million), starting on the 29th day of treatment and ending when the player is fit.
Manchester United plans change
Ugarte’s serious injury changed Manchester United’s plans, which intended to trade him before next season. Now, the midfielder will receive full treatment at the club itself.
who did not renew his contract, and was in the market looking for midfielders. With Ugarte’s absence, the club may need to sign more than one player for the position.
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