Another Man Utd academy starlet seals permanent exit, 30% sell-on clause retained

Manchester United have officially confirmed the departure of another academy starlet.

Will Fish has sealed a permanent transfer to Cardiff City in a deal worth £3 million (£1m fixed fee).

This transfer will bring an end to his 14-year association with his boyhood club.

Man United have retained a buyback option and a 30 percent sell-on clause for Fish.

The 21-year-old has been a regular for United’s U21 and U18 sides but featured only once for the senior team.

He made his debut against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux Stadium under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s stewardship in 2021.

Fish embarked on three loan spells – first with Stockport County and then twice with Hibernian.

A move to Cardiff will help him get game time and add stability to his career.

United may not reap significant immediate profits from selling Fish, but they are banking on a sell-on clause to boost future returns.

This strategy mirrors the approach taken with Facundo Pellistri, Maxi Oyedele, Mason Greenwood and Willy Kambwala, where similar clauses were included in their transfer deals.