Facundo Pellistri has revealed Manchester United swooped late to sign him for just under £10m last summer. Pellistri signed for United from Uruguayan side Penarol last year and he went out on loan to Deportivo Alaves for the second half of last season, before it was announced that he would rejoin the Spanish side, albeit on a season-long loan instead this term.
It's believed United are considering recalling Pellistri, though, as the 19-year-old has started just one game in La Liga. Regardless of that potential eventuality, Pellistri has looked back and reflected on how he actually joined United last year.
Pellistri has explained he was close to joining French club Lyon before United made a later offer, while he also admitted that playing
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