Sofyan Amrabat, a Manchester United midfielder, has not won over everyone during his loan time at the club, but one of his teammates is a fan.
It’s fascinating to go into this impending transfer deadline day with little expectation that Manchester United would make any signings, compared to the frenetic transfer deadline day last summer.
Manchester United had a race against the clock to sign Sofyan Amrabat, with the Fiorentina midfielder completing medical tests in Italy before the deal was agreed only in time for the Premier League’s 11 p.m. deadline.
Now, a few months later, many people are asking, “Was it all worthwhile?”
Amrabat’s performances have been lukewarm, not hot. His best performance came in a home win against Chelsea, and he has a big second half of the season to persuade Manchester United to pay the optional permanent clause to join him this summer.
Sofyan Amrabat excels in international duty
Sofyan Amrabat is currently away from the Manchester United squad, competing at the African Cup of Nations with Morocco.
He has had a fantastic start to the tournament, with the World Cup semi-finalists topping their group with two victories and one tie to advance to the knockout phase.
Amrabat was named man of the match for his most recent effort and posed with the award after the game.
Diogo Dalot praised Sofyan Amrabat
Sofyan Amrabat may be away at the tournament in the Ivory Coast, but his Manchester United teammates are keeping track on his progress.
Bruno Fernandes, Christian Eriksen, and Aaron Wan-Bissaka all ‘liked’ his Instagram post, with Diogo Dalot commenting that Amrabat was a’machine’.
Manchester United would want Amrabat returning full of confidence and ready to make an impact in the second half of the season.
It will be a competition for game time with Casemiro back from injury, but there will be some opportunities, as playing adolescent Kobbie Mainoo in every game is risky.
Amrabat will have a lot to play for. He will be competing for a permanent contract, and having a player with drive and determination might make a significant impact in the second half of the season.