Manfred Ugalde Set for Spartak Moscow Exit After Golden Boot Season

Manfred Ugalde is expected to leave Spartak Moscow after becoming the top scorer in the Russian Premier League this season. Many clubs in Europe are interested in the Costa Rican forward.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Ugalde joined Spartak Moscow in January 2024 and quickly made an impact. He finished his first season as the league’s top scorer with 17 goals. This includes a four-goal game in a 5–2 win against Lokomotiv Moscow. His performance helped Spartak fight for European places.

His great form has caught the eye of big clubs. Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco have been interested since December. Now, more teams are joining the chase for the 22-year-old striker as the summer transfer window nears.

RISING STAR AND SPARTAK’S CAMPAIGN

Ugalde’s standout season came at an important time for Spartak Moscow. Despite his many goals, the team finished just outside the top three. This means they missed out on direct European qualification. Ugalde’s 17 goals were a large part of Spartak’s total. He was a steady performer each week.

Ugalde’s value is now €15 million, showing he is one of the top young forwards in Europe. Spartak tried to keep him by offering a new contract, but interest from top teams makes a move likely.

WHAT’S NEXT?

With Monaco, PSG, and Premier League teams interested, Ugalde’s next club is unclear. Spartak’s future games include the Europa Conference League qualifier in July. They will likely play this without their star forward.

Spartak plans to use money from selling Ugalde to improve their team for the new season. Clubs that want Ugalde aim to sign him before pre-season starts. They hope to add his scoring ability to their attack for the 2025–26 campaign.