Late twist in Hannibal Mejbri transfer as Sir Jim Ratcliffe ‘insists on last-minute change to loan deal from Man Utd’

HANNIBAL MEJBRI touched down in Spain ahead of his move to Sevilla – but it has left fans heartbroken despite a late change in the deal.

The midfielder is set to finish the season with the LaLiga side, who have an option to make it permanent for £17million.

https://twitter.com/DeadlineDayLiveHannibal Mejbri touched down in Spain ahead of his move to Sevilla[/caption]

He was filmed arriving in Seville airport with a smile on his face – but United supporters were less than impressed.

One said: “This makes me sad.

“He’s so much better than Eriksen physically and so much better than McTominay technically, yet he’s the one Ten Hag has thrown out of the door”

Another added: “If he’s sold I have no words, kids gonna be wicked.”

One raged: “Another big mistake. Hannibal certainly has what it takes to make it at this club and has been forced out.

“I don’t have a problem with a simple loan but that buy option is ridiculous.”

Mejbri, 20, has struggled for game time this season with only 11 appearances and just five starts.

So United decided to potentially cash in on the Frenchman by sanctioning his move to Sevilla.

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But according to Fabrizio Romano, there was a late twist in the deal as owners INEOS insisted on including a back clause before approving the deal.

So fans were quick to hail their new ownership, led by British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

One said: “INEOS is saving us big time. Finally a buy back clause in this deal. Would have liked a simple loan without buy option but it is what it is.”

Another agreed: “Someone used their brain and added in a buy back!

“I’m not used to the club making smart decisions, let’s hope it continues and isn’t just a one off.”