Former Russian football player Maxim Demenko expressed the opinion that Spartak Moscow paid too much money when purchasing Dutch club Twente and Costa Rica national team striker Manfred Ugalde. His words guide the way “Euro-Football.Ru”.
“It is clear that Twente is currently in third place and Ugalde is a good, fast striker. So where are the guarantees that he will show himself with the same confidence in the RPL? Take Krasnodar. They find players for 3-4 million euros. And all the guys are “It is at a good level. How about giving 15 million here? It is not possible for Ugalde to play like Promes,” Demenko said.
Jeroen Kapteijns, Dutch journalist for De Telegraaf reportedIt was stated that an agreement was reached on the transition. He also added that the transfer amount will be 13 million Euros and 2 million Euros can be paid as a bonus.
Ugalde’s contract with Twente runs until the summer of 2027. Transfermarkt portal estimates the value of the 21-year-old football player at 5 million euros.
The striker, who played 25 matches in all competitions for Twente this season, recorded 9 goals and 7 assists in these matches. Manfred Ugalde has six caps and one goal for the Costa Rican national team.
Spartak, which lasted 18 weeks in the Russian Premier League (RPL), ranked fifth by collecting 30 points. The second leg of the championship starts in March. The Muscovites defeated Zenit St. Petersburg in the 19th round. It will play away against St. Petersburg.
Previously recognized Details of Ugalde’s transfer to Spartak.