Manchester United's forgotten man on the move?! Flamengo linked with swoop to sign Red Devils winger who spent 2023/24 season on loan
Flamengo are reportedly looking to sign Manchester United's Facundo Pellistri this summer as the winger is not in the Red Devils' plans.
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Flamengo targeting Facundo Pellistri
Winger not in Man Utd's plans
Will decide future after Copa America
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Pellistri rose onto the seen under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with the Uruguayan winger playing as a substitute. However, under Erik ten Hag, he has not been a necessary asset and was loaned out to Granada, where he impressed as a wideman.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
As per Uruguayan journalist Sebas Giovanelli, Brazilian Serie A side Flamengo are interested in signing the 22-year-old as they look to fortify their attack. However, he has not revealed any other details regarding the deal.
DID YOU KNOW?
United signed the player from Uruguayan side Penarol in 2020 for a reported fee of €8.5 million (£7.1m/$9.1m). However, he has failed to gain importance in the squad and it has fallen even further under Ten Hag, and the Red Devils will look to make the sale of the Uruguayan whose contract expires in 2025.
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WHAT NEXT FOR PELLISTRI?
The quick player is currently in Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay squad for the Copa America, and he will likely only decide on his future after the end of the campaign.