August 18th 2024.
Manchester United is making plans to part ways with Facundo Pellistri this summer. After joining the club in 2020 for a significant fee of £7 million, the winger was expected to have a bright future. However, his time at Old Trafford has been overshadowed by multiple loan spells.
In his four years at the club, Pellistri has only made 25 appearances, playing a total of 611 minutes. Despite this, he has failed to score any goals and has only managed two assists. Even his loan spells at Alaves and Granada in Spain have not convinced the club's manager, Erik ten Hag, and co-owners INEOS, of his potential. As a result, Manchester United is now looking to sell the 22-year-old this summer.
According to reports, the club has found a potential buyer in Panathinaikos. The Greek club is currently in talks to sign the Uruguayan international for a fee of €10 million. Personal terms have already been agreed upon, and Pellistri is set to sign a four-year contract with the club. However, the deal is not yet finalized, as there is interest from other clubs as well.
While other parties are only interested in a loan deal, Manchester United is keen on a permanent transfer. This is because Pellistri is in the last year of his contract, although there is an option to extend it for another season. The club does not want to risk losing him for free in the future.
Pellistri has had limited opportunities at Manchester United, with his most notable appearance being as a substitute in the Community Shield defeat to Manchester City. However, he was not even included in the matchday squad for the team's first Premier League game of the season against Fulham.
Another winger, Jadon Sancho, was also absent from the match, sparking speculations of a potential departure. The English international has been linked with a move to PSG, with rumors suggesting that Manuel Ugarte could move in the opposite direction. However, it has been reported that the Ligue 1 champions are not interested in Sancho, who had a loan spell at Borussia Dortmund last season after falling out with Ten Hag.
As for Pellistri, his future at Manchester United remains uncertain, but it seems likely that he will be leaving the club this summer. Fans can stay updated on all the latest news, exclusives, and analysis by signing up for the club's newsletter. The site is safe and secure, protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
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