Manchester United have removed Sofyan Amrabat from their official club website, signalling uncertainty over the midfielder’s future at the club.
The Moroccan international, who spent last season on loan at Old Trafford from Fiorentina, was removed from the website on Wednesday evening, 46 days after his loan deal ended.
Amrabat was signed on a season-long loan in the final moments of last summer’s transfer window. United paid Fiorentina 10 million euros ($11 million) for the loan, with an option to buy the 27-year-old midfielder for 25 million euros ($27.5 million).
However, due to limited opportunities throughout the season, United decided not to activate the buyout clause.
The future of Amrabat in question
Despite Amrabat’s profile being removed from the club’s website, a possible return to Manchester United has not been completely ruled out.
The club are still looking for a midfielder before the transfer window closes and Amrabat remains a possible option. United’s interest in Manuel Ugarte has cooled due to Paris Saint-Germain’s high rating, making Amrabat a more feasible target.
Amrabat ended his loan spell on a high note, starting the last three Premier League games against Arsenal, Newcastle and Brighton. He also played a key role in United’s FA Cup final win over Manchester City, with a standout performance at Wembley.
Amrabat has now returned to Fiorentina for pre-season training, although he initially delayed his return. He has also removed any mention of Manchester United from his Instagram bio, adding to speculation about his next move.
United manager Erik ten Hag, who previously worked with Amrabat at FC Utrecht, was instrumental in bringing him to Old Trafford, despite some reservations from the club’s hierarchy.
With the transfer deadline approaching, Manchester United are expected to make a decision regarding Amrabat’s future soon as they continue to assess their midfield options.
