He’s just another idiotic signing like Anthony. He was totally clueless against Ipswich Town. Overall the club is more likely to be relegated if something is not done to fix the sh*t they are in currently” β Dutch football legend Marco van Basten has harshly criticized Manchester United’s decision to sign a player he deems “idiotic” in a recent critique of Ruben Amorim. When these new signings join us, the results that they gave their previous team just seems to disappear π³π And they just turn to prime flops π³π And people we tag as flops go to another team and become ace players π³π We are so tired of the terrible results we are getting ππ

Manuel Ugarte, one of Manchester United’s high-profile signings this summer, is already drawing criticism as questions mount over Erik ten Hag’s transfer approach. The Uruguayan midfielder, acquired from Paris Saint-Germain for β¬50 million (Β£42.3m) to bolster the midfield, struggled to leave a mark during United’s recent loss to Tottenham at Old Trafford.
Dutch football legend Marco van Basten did not hold back in his critique of Ugarte and Ten Hagβs recruitment strategy. Speaking on Ziggo Sport, Van Basten described United’s spending under Ten Hag as “ridiculous,” specifically questioning the hefty investment in players like Ugarte. βI saw Ugarte, a β¬50 million purchase, on the pitch for Manchester United. Why is he even there? Itβs shocking how much money has been spent on players who donβt deliver,β Van Basten remarked.
Ugarte arrived at United with significant expectations, fueled by his impressive tackling record during a brief spell at PSG. Once a transfer target for Chelsea, his inability to prevent Tottenhamβs midfield dominance has brought Unitedβs tactical and structural issues into sharper focus.
Former Premier League midfielder Robbie Earle offered a more measured perspective, suggesting Ugarteβs struggles are symptomatic of deeper problems within the team. Speaking to NBC, Earle said, βI felt for Ugarte. He joined with promise, possibly to form a midfield duo with Kobbie Mainoo, but instead finds himself in a team lacking identity and direction. Itβs hard to decipher what their game plan is.β
Van Basten also highlighted what he sees as a broader lack of quality within the squad, arguing the team lacks true leaders. βCan you name a world-class player at Manchester United? Rashford is out of form, Fernandes is good, and Onana is reliable, but thatβs it. Casemiro is past his peak, and while Garnacho shows potential, thereβs no one stepping up as a leader,β he said.
With United managing just seven points from their opening six games, Ugarte and Ten Hag are under increasing scrutiny. Van Bastenβs sharp remarks reflect growing concerns about the clubβs direction under Ten Hag, whose recruitment choices have sparked debate.
While Earle attributes Unitedβs struggles to systemic issues, Van Bastenβs criticism adds pressure on Ten Hag to steady the ship. Without a clear turnaround, questions surrounding the Dutch managerβs long-term vision and transfer decisions are bound to g
row louder.