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PSG Beat Chelsea in Race to Sign Sporting Star Ugarte for €60 Million

  • PSG set to sign Manuel Ugarte from Sporting Club after making a significantly higher offer than Chelsea
  • Chelsea pulled out of the race for the midfielder after PSG offered much more money
  • Both clubs were willing to trigger the €60 million release clause in Ugarte's contract
  • Chelsea added bonuses to their bid but ultimately lost out to PSG's greater financial strength
  • Chelsea's decision shows a new financial restraint and discipline in their transfer dealings
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