Manchester United have reached an agreement to sell a 22-year-old player at a reduced price.

After a short stint at Manchester United, Facundo Pellistri is preparing to move on to his next adventure. The club has come to an agreement with Panathinaikos, a Greek team, for a transfer fee of €6m. The 22-year-old winger will be signing a long-term contract with his new club, and Manchester United has included a sell-on clause in the deal.

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the move was made possible in part due to the efforts of Diego Alonso, a fellow Uruguayan who played a crucial role in securing the deal. This transfer fee marks a loss for Pellistri, who was originally signed for £9m from Penarol in Uruguay back in 2020. During his time at Old Trafford, he made 25 appearances across all competitions, but unfortunately was not able to score a goal for the Red Devils.

While he did show some promise under manager Erik ten Hag, making nine Premier League appearances last season and playing in the Community Shield against Manchester City earlier this month, Pellistri has ultimately decided to continue his career with Panathinaikos, a team that finished fourth in the Greek Super League last season. They have already been eliminated from the Europa League, but are set to compete in the Europa Conference League play-off round against Lens.

Pellistri may not be the only winger leaving Manchester United this transfer window, as Jadon Sancho's future with the club is still uncertain. The English international was not included in the squad for the opening game of the season against Fulham, leading to speculation about potential destinations such as Paris Saint-Germain or Chelsea. However, he was seen training with the first team on Monday and ten Hag has expressed his desire to keep him in the squad.

Speaking about Sancho, ten Hag stated that squad depth is crucial for the upcoming season and that players will have to fight for their positions. The manager also mentioned that Sancho had been dealing with an ear infection, which played a role in his absence from the opening game. However, he assured that things can change and that Sancho will have a chance to prove himself in the future. With a long and competitive season ahead, it will be important for Manchester United to have a strong and deep squad to rely on.

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