Sofyan Amrabat reveals Premier League transfer stance after Manchester United move collapsed
Manchester United were believed to be keen on signing Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat in January to replace the injured Christian Eriksen
Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat is open to moving to the Premier League but has not closed the door on Spain or remaining in Italy as he assesses his options.
Amrabat's brother Nordin confirmed in March Manchester United had contacted the Moroccan international regarding a move to Old Trafford. In January, Erik ten Hag was seeking a midfielder to replace the injured Christian Eriksen.
Speaking to Voetbal Primeur, the 26-year-old explained why the deal fell through. "I can name three clubs who were concrete in the last two or three days of the transfer window," he said.
"Manchester United wanted a loan with an option to buy deal, Fiorentina rejected." With the Amrabat move dead in the water, Ten Hag switched his attention to Bayern Munich's Marcel Sabitzer.
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The loan switch was eventually completed on deadline day and the midfielder impressed before picking up a meniscal injury in the latter stages of his stint at Old Trafford. Since his move to United fell through, Amrabat has continued to be an important player for his Serie A club.
The 26-year-old made 48 appearances this season and is expected to make his 49th tonight in Prague when Fiorentina take on West Ham in the Europa Conference League final. Ahead of kick off, Amrabat was asked whether he would consider moving to the Premier League in the future.
He responded to reporters: "Of course, the Premier League is a fantastic league, one of the strongest in the world. It would be nice to play there one day, but it's not that I want only to go to England, because Spain is nice, Serie A is a nice league.
"Football has changed a lot, it's more physical, you have more to be an athlete, the tempo and intensity is higher. Of course, in England the intensity is very high, so I think it could suit me."
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