Manchester United has decided not to exercise the €20 million purchase option for Sofyan Amrabat, who currently belongs to Fiorentina. Fabrizio Romano, an Italian journalist, revealed on Sunday on his X account that the Red Devils preferred to renegotiate the terms of the transfer rather than pay the stipulated amount. Erik ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, expressed his interest in the Moroccan midfielder, highlighting that he wishes to keep him in his squad. ?? Manchester United have informed Fiorentina that they will not trigger €20m buy option clause for Sofyan Amrabat. Told Man United remain interested in Amrabat and willing to discuss different conditions, as Erik ten Hag likes him. There's interest also from other clubs. pic.twitter.com/ltwWkI2ZCh — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 21, 2024 Despite this decision, Amrabat is attracting interest from other clubs, particularly in Turkey. Fenerbahçe, led by José Mourinho, is seriously interested in the player, and negotiations are reportedly underway for a potential transfer. Manchester United, facing uncertainty in its decision-making, is also hesitating between Amrabat and Adrien Rabiot, whose departure from Juventus was recently announced. During the past season, Sofyan Amrabat played 30 matches with Manchester United, including 21 in the Premier League, contributing to a season where the club finished in eighth place and won the FA Cup.
