United agree free transfer as fresh details of January deal now emerge – report

Some new information has come to light regarding the deal that Manchester United and Kayserispor struck over the permanent transfer of Sam Mather. United sanction Mather exit Mather joined United as a teenager and rose through the ranks, becoming a key player in the academy set-up. Feeling he had outgrown youth football, Mather sought to leave United last summer. He was linked to Turkish and Qatari clubs but a move never materialised and he ended up staying at Old Trafford. Just days ago, he penned an emotional farewell to United fans, confirming his departure. In the message, Mather thanked the club and staff for their role in his development. Over the weekend, United released a statement announcing Mather had sealed a permanent switch to Kayserispor. United’s statement read, “Manchester United forward Sam Mather has joined Kayserispor on a permanent deal. The 21-year-old has featured predominantly for our Academy sides and was part of our FA Youth Cup-winning squad in 2022.” “Mather has previously enjoyed loan spells at both Rochdale and Tranmere Rovers, but is set to embark on a fresh chapter in Turkey.” “Mather joined the Reds as a teenager and memorably scored four times against Norwich City back in January 2024 for our Under-21s at Old Trafford. The forward will link up with Kayserispor, who are currently 16th in the Turkish Super Lig and are managed by Radomir Dalovic.” “Everyone at United wishes Sam all the best in his next footballing step.” Now, details have surfaced of the deal that sent Mather to Kayserispor. Contract details revealed According to Hurriyet [via SportWitness], the deal is viewed as a very good one for Kayserispor, primarily because they did not fork out a transfer fee to land the 21-year-old. Mather put pen to paper on a two-and-a-half-year contract with Kayserispor. But United inserted a sell-on clause that will enable them to benefit financially from any future sale of Mather. This is a strategy United have perfected over time, allowing them to secure substantial fees from the sale of some of their most promising talents. The exact percentage of Mather’s sell-on clause remains unclear. 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 Derick Kinoti Derick Kinoti is a football writer at The Peoples Person who has covered Manchester United and the Premier League extensively for years. His work blends sharp analysis, tactical insight, and engaging storytelling that resonates with fans around the world. Derick has gained valuable experience in football journalism, developing strong expertise in SEO writing, digital content creation, and social media engagement. A tech enthusiast with a Computer Science degree from the University of Nairobi, he ultimately swapped code for football commentary, bringing an analytical, detail-oriented approach to his writing. Derick is convinced Wayne Rooney is the true GOAT and won’t hear otherwise!