Who is Facundo Pellistri, the young South American star who would be being followed by New York City

Facundo Pellistri, 18, is the most valued young player in Uruguayan soccer and is beginning to attract the attention of various clubs around the world. One of them was New York City, which has been following him for a long time to add him to the first team and make him debut in the MLS.

Although New York City tried to sign the player, both he and Peñarol rejected the offer received and that is why he will continue, at least for the moment, in Uruguayan football. Despite this, the player will probably emigrate to the European continent before the transfer market ends.

According to Uruguayan media, Pellistri is in the portfolio of Lyon of France, which has Juninho Pernambucano as sports director. The French team would have offered $ 4 million to take over his services. Another rumor is that there would also be interest from English clubs, although names of the clubs did not transcend.