Manchester United are aiming to identify players who can provide significant value at a low cost, with Noussair Mazraoui standing out as one of their best recent signings.
Mazraoui joined Manchester United in the 2024 summer transfer window from Bayern Munich for just £12.8 million.
Over the years, the Red Devils have spent large amounts on players who failed to make the desired impact, such as Jadon Sancho, Paul Pogba, and Alexis Sanchez.
Mazraoui Inspires Manchester United’s New Mercato Strategy
According to journalist Steve Bates, Manchester United believe the club needs more players like Noussair Mazraoui. The versatile full-back has proven to be a successful, low-cost acquisition.
Bates explained that Manchester United plans to focus on signing talented players at affordable prices in the upcoming summer transfer window.
Despite spending a net £101.8 million on five players last summer, Mazraoui has been the most successful signing, even though he was the cheapest.
Man United Owner Praises Mazraoui
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly a big admirer of Mazraoui and wants to replicate this type of signing in the future. The Manchester United owner sees the Moroccan full-back as a model for the club‘s recruitment policy going forward, according to Steve Bates.
“Mazraoui has arguably been the most influential of United’s summer signings so far,” Bates said, highlighting the Moroccan defender’s ability to play in multiple positions, which makes him a versatile and valuable option for the team.
Ratcliffe believes signing Mazraoui for a low fee was a strategic success, reinforcing his desire to avoid spending excessively on players who fail to meet expectations.
