MANCHESTER UNITED are set to offer Facundo Pellistri a new contract, according to reports.
The winger has broken into the first team under Erik ten Hag and impressed over the last few weeks.
He played for Uruguay at the World Cup and has seen his game time at United increase since the tournament in Qatar.
And now the Red Devils are keen to reward him for his form with a new long-term contract, reports Fabrizio Romano.
United are set to hold talks with Pellistri’s representatives this month with the 21-year-old’s contract expiring in 2025.
Both the board and Ten Hag are said to be pleased with his development and they are keen to tie him down for the future.
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Alejandro Garnacho was also rewarded with a lengthy new deal after breaking into the first-team this season.
He penned a five-year contract believed to be worth around £50,000 a week.
His injury has seen Pellistri given more game time, with the youngster making eight appearances in all competitions.
Pellistri has more recently appeared from the bench during the 4-1 victory over Real Betis in the Europa League and the goalless draw against Southampton.
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Ten Hag praised his performance against Betis before giving him his first United start in the second leg.
He said of Pellistri: “He is the example by deserving his position by performance on the training ground.
“And I said the other day, I did not select him for Liverpool and it was not even totally justified because he was training that well.
“Now this was his moment to come on because of a longer period he performed in training. What impressed me was he came on and, straight away, showed himself.
“When they came on, Scott [McTominay] and Pelli, it was 3-1 but 4-1 is huge, to make the extra goal. In the first moment, they did, which was brilliant.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
