January Transfer Window: Manchester United Cut Short Sergio Reguilon Loan, Player Returns To Tottenham Hotspur

The Spanish left back moved to Old Trafford in August on a season-long loan. But United has exercised a break clause in the contract and Reguilon will return to Spurs.

Updated on: 4 January 2024 7:35 pm

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Sergio Reguilon will return to English Premier League side, Spurs

Manchester United ended its loan deal for Tottenham Hotspur defender Sergio Reguilon on Thursday. The Spanish left back moved to Old Trafford in August on a season-long loan. But United has exercised a break clause in the contract and Reguilon will return to Spurs. (More Football News)

"With fewer games in the second half of the season and injured players returning, there will be less opportunity for Sergio to play," United said. “It was decided it was in the best interests of all parties for Reguilon to return to Spurs.”

All the best, @Sergio_Regui 🤝

The defender's loan at United has come to an end, as he returns to Tottenham.#MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 4, 2024

The 27-year-old Reguilon was signed to cover injuries to Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia at the start of the season. He made 12 appearances in all competitions.

Shaw has since returned and Malacia is close to recovery.

United has been eliminated from the Champions League and the English League Cup. That means manager Erik ten Hag is unlikely to face fixture congestion in the second half of the season and extra pressures on his squad.