Amrabat moved on Friday from Italian club Fiorentina, which
reportedly received a loan fee of 10 million euros ($10.8 million). United has
the option to make the signing permanent for 20 million euros ($21.5 million).
The 27-year-old Amrabat didn’t feature in any of
Fiorentina’s four matches this season after demanding a transfer. He rose to
global prominence thanks to a string of impressive performances at the World
Cup in Qatar last year when — as a shield in front of the defense — he helped
Morocco become the first team from Africa or the Arab world to reach the
semifinals.
Amrabat also played a key role as Fiorentina reached the
finals of the Coppa Italia and Europa Conference League last season.
“I’ve had to be patient for this moment,” Amrabat said, “but
I’m someone who always listens to my heart and now I am representing the club
of my dreams.
“I am a passionate player. I want to bring that energy to
the squad, and I will put everything into every action I take for the team.”
Amrabat played under United manager Erik ten Hag when both
were at Dutch club Utrecht.
“I know exactly how Erik ten Hag likes to work and what he
needs from his players,” Amrabat said. “His coaching and guidance developed me
so much as a player earlier in my career.
“I know that he will help to bring out the best of my abilities
so that I can help the group to be successful this season.”
United football director John Murtough said Amrabat’s
“committed, high-energy approach to the game fits perfectly with the group that
we are building here.”
“We know that Sofyan’s mentality, dynamism and technical
qualities will help the squad,” Murtough said. -AP
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