He’s just another idiotic signing like Anthony. He was totally clueless against Leicester City. Overall the club is more likely to be relegated if something is not done to fix the sh*t they are in currently” – 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 😳💔 And they just turn to prime flops 😳💔 And people we tag as flops go to another team and become ace players 😳💔 We are so tired of the terrible results we are getting 💔💔
Marco van Basten has voiced concerns about Manchester United’s recruitment strategy under Erik ten Hag, particularly criticizing the signing of Manuel Ugarte. The Dutch football icon questioned the rationale behind spending significant amounts on players who, in his view, lack the necessary quality.
Speaking on Ziggo Sport, Van Basten specifically called out Ugarte’s €50 million (£42.3m) transfer, expressing disbelief at the signing. He remarked, “I saw this new player, Ugarte, at Manchester United. How did he even end up there? It’s ridiculous how much has been spent on players who aren’t truly exceptional.”
Ugarte was previously on Chelsea’s radar, with his defensive midfield stats highlighting his potential contribution. However, former Premier League player Robbie Earle believes the Uruguayan has been thrown into a team without a clear tactical identity. On NBC, Earle commented, “United’s approach is hard to define. I feel for Ugarte—he arrived as a key midfielder expected to partner with Kobbie Mainoo, yet he’s surrounded by disarray.”
Van Basten further criticized United’s squad, highlighting their lack of standout players. He stated, “Can you name a single world-class player at Manchester United? Every big club has one. Rashford is struggling, Fernandes is good but not exceptional, and Onana is a decent goalkeeper. Casemiro’s best days are behind him, and while Garnacho has talent, no one in the squad truly takes charge.”
While Van Basten’s critique is harsh, it isn’t entirely unwarranted, considering United’s inconsistent form. Ugarte was brought in to bolster the midfield, but if the team lacks structure, even a talented player will face difficulties.
The broader debate centers on United’s leadership and squad quality. Bruno Fernandes remains a key figure, and Garnacho has shown flashes of brilliance, but concerns over Rashford’s inconsistency and Casemiro’s decline persist.
That raises the question—should Ugarte be judged so soon? He’s still settling in, and playing in a struggling midfield is challenging. Perhaps the problem isn’t just recruitment but also tactics and team cohesion. What do you think—should fans be worried, or is this just premature
criticism?
