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Wednesday 05 February 2025 11:27
Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte recently showed off his impressive collection of football shirts on social media.
The Uruguay international told us that he has even more jerseys back in his homeland, and it has become something of an obsession for him.
There were many on display, not just his own, but also ones bearing the names of team-mates, such as Rodrigo Bentancur of Tottenham, and opponents, including Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne.
It begged the question which ones he was on the lookout for next and Manu provided an interesting answer.
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The 23-year-old identified two former players, both strikers and ex-United favourites.
“I want two that I don’t have.” he revealed. “Wayne Rooney and Diego Forlan.”
Legendary centre-forward Rooney is, of course, our all-time record goalscorer, while Forlan is a fellow countryman of Ugarte’s, having earned 112 caps for Uruguay, and a cult hero at Old Trafford.
When asked to elaborate on his passion for collecting shirts, Ugarte supplied a response that is sure to strike a chord with many a supporter across the globe.
“I am like you,” he smiled. “I play football, but I am a football fan. I am very lucky to have these shirts. I have lots more in Uruguay.
“Generally, I get them with players I have a relationship with, more for the people they are rather than the players they are.
“I like to swap shirts after a game as it is something that gives you good memories.”
Our Manuel Ugarte interview appeared in full in United Review, the official matchday programme.
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