Who is Facundo Pellistri, the Uruguayan golden boy that arrived to Manchester United
Talented 18-year-old winger from Uruguay arrived to the Red Devils after several chances to join other big European clubs, as FC Barcelona or Real Madrid.
After the confirmation of the arrivals of Edinson Cavani and Alex Telles, Manchester United finally announced the transfer of Facundo Pellistri. The young talented Uruguayan winger is only 18 years old and is indicated to be one of the best projects of the South American national team.
Pellistri played 37 official games for his former club Peñarol, where he was coached by Diego Forlan, who seriously recommended to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to contract him. The move was completed for $10 million and his contract will extend until 2025.
From Pellistri Manchester United fans can expect a lot of talent. He does not only have the typical Uruguayan courage but also an incredible gift to play soccer. FC Barcelona and Real Madrid where some club who posed their eyes in the winger in the past, but the final move to Manchester United was indubitable after the recommendation of Forlan.
Pellistri said goodbye to Peñarol fans in his social media as he wrote that he will be back in the future. Boca Juniors was also very interested in him, as vice president Juan Román Riquelme considered him to be the Uruguayan golden boy. For now, he will have to adapt to the Premier League requirement but with no doubts he will do great in the next season.
