ON transfer deadline day last week, Manchester United added two Uruguayans to their expensively-assembled squad.
One of them, of course, was Edinson Cavani – universally known as a goal-getter in Serie A and Ligue 1 through the years, and will provide competition upfront for Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford.
Facundo Pellistri signed for Man Utd on transfer deadline dayCredit: AFP – Getty
Pellistri’s godfather is rock star Sebastian Teysera, second from the left
But the other, 18-year-old Facundo Pellistri, is relatively unknown on our shores and one for the future.
Little fanfare was made when the exciting winger signed from Penarol for £9million.
However, sounding the drum – quite literally – could be his rock star godfather.
Uruguay singer Sebastian Teysera, who boasts over 20 million views on YouTube, is also Pellistri’s biggest fan.
LET’S ROCK
Teysera, 47, made his name with the band La Vela Puerca, who have scored hits in South America.
Infamous for their controversial logo – a drawing of the snout of a pig smoking marijuana – they formed in 1995 and play many types of music including punk and ska.
Pellistri was backstage one of their most iconic stadium shows – at the Estadio Luna Park in Buenos Aires – to celebrate his birthday.
Teysera led the band with a rendition of ‘happy birthday’ for his godson during the gig, which the crowd sang back.
Teysera’s band La Vela Puerca have scored hits in Uruguay and Argentina
Pellistri went to his godfather’s concert in Buenos Aires on his birthday and his Teysera serenaded him
A huge Penarol fan, Teysera always has time for Pellistri.
“Seba always calls me and congratulates me, he is a Peñarol fan and has come to see me (play),” Pellistri once revealed.
FANS IN HIGH PLACES
Championed by ex-United star Diego Forlan, a former Penarol manager, it’s been reported the Uruguay legend convinced Pellistri his future belonged at Old Trafford.
And the top talent certainly has fans in high places.
Former Argentina playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme believes United have secured a gem – calling him a ‘rascal’ of a player.
Pellistri was coached by former United striker Diego Forlan who reportedly advised him to join the Premier League giantsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Ex-Argentina star Juan Roman Riquelme rates Pellistri highlyCredit: AFP
Pellistri is described as a ‘rascal’ of a player
“He is young and talented,” Riquelme revealed.
“He hasn’t played that much but you can see he is a real rascal with the ball at his feet. And that is important.
“There aren’t many like him around, who have the courage to be so cheeky on the pitch. That is highly valuable.”
Man Utd seal deadline-day transfer as young Uruguayan winger Facundo Pellistri joins from Penarol
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
