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Manchester United are finding themselves in hot water with one of their former players.
Back in 2017, a young Axel Tuanzebe graduated from the United academy into the senior squad.
Across his six seasons with the senior squad, Tuanzebe only made 37 appearances, instead being routinely sent out on loan.
The young centre-back had back-to-back stints with Aston Villa, before moving on to Napoli and Stoke City.
With The Villains, Tuanzebe was having a great run of form in the Championship, being a regular starter until he suffered a fractured metatarsal, ruling him out for three months of the 2018/19 season. Upon return, he found his feet again getting back into the starting XI.
Tuanzebe made a total of 46 appearances for Villa, grabbing an assist in their 3:3 draw with Preston in October 2018.
However, his loan to Napoli saw him side-lined with Lumbago making only three appearances, with him only making five appearances at Stoke.
Now at Ipswich Town, Tuanzebe was a key part of the side that won promotion to the Premier League last season under Kieran McKenna, primarily playing right-back.
Now the DR Congo international is continuing to be a key player for McKenna.
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However, United are now in hot water over his loan move to Stoke.
Manchester United vs Axel Tuanzebe’s Agent
The Daily Mail have reported that United have been sent letters demanding a payment for Tuanzebe’s agent.
The FA -licensed intermediary handling the situation has contacted United over the move to Stoke which was reportedly assisted to be brokered by Tuanzebe’s agent.
Whilst United are refusing to pay the “baseless” claims, the agent has reported the matter to the FA for an alleged breach of their Football Agent Regulations.
The agent was reportedly told by United’s Director of Football Negotiations, Matt Hargreaves, and former Football Director, John Murtough, that he would be paid.
United have expressed there is no evidence of the agent’s involvement in the Stoke deal after an investigation has been carried out. It’s also understood that the agent has failed to provide any evidence to support his claims.
The intermediary registered with the FA as having worked on the deal is Phil Smith, of First Artist Mission, who is one of the most experienced agents in the industry.
United are ready for any legal battle that may ensue, claiming they are comfortable with how the conducted the transaction and are ready to fight any claims against them.
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