“My time at United has come to an end: After being overlooked by Amorim, 21yo confirms his departure

Manchester United have been kept busy in the January transfer market, especially with regards to the academy. Lots of players are expected to go out on loan, while a few have been recalled with a view to find new temporary homes for them. There has also been a permanent departure in the form of Sam Mather, who left the Red Devils for Kayserispor in Turkiye. The Turkish side had come very close to signing him in the summer, only for the deal to collapse at the very last moment. Sam Mather joins Kayserispor The team from Kayseri have finally managed to sign their man, staving off competition from MLS side New England Revolution in the process. There was also interest from Qatar and UAE, but the former FA Youth Cup winner chose to join the Anatolian Star. The forward has finally broken his silence after leaving his boyhood club. Writing on social media, the 21-year-old said, “After 14 years my time at Manchester United has come to an end. “I would like to thank all the staff and players who have helped me become the person and player I am today. Note to the fans “I will always be grateful for my time here and wish the club all the best. On a personal note it’s time for me to move forward and I can’t wait to get started!” Lovely Instagram post from Sam Mather #mufc https://t.co/q25AoDzDJA pic.twitter.com/1RULdQsABD — Steven Railston (@StevenRailston) January 10, 2026 He had clearly outgrown academy football, and played only six times for the U21s this campaign, registering two assists. The Salford-born ace was called up to senior training this season, but he knew no chances would be coming under Ruben Amorim, and hence he decided to jump ship. The club are yet to announce his departure, and there is no clarity on the fee nor on whether the 20-time English league champions included a sell-on clause and buyback clause. The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Ayantan Chowdhury After failing to become a professional footballer, Ayantan switched to the next best thing: writing about the greatest football club in the world. He has extensive sports journalism experience, having worked for over 10 years in the Indian sports media industry, writing for the biggest newspapers and websites. Currently an editor at The Peoples Person. You can follow him on X: @ayantanc_25