MANCHESTER UNITED winger Facundo Pellistri is tipped to join Alaves on loan until the summer for much-needed game-time.
The 19-year-old’s United career has Pelli-flopped in its first season but Old Trafford boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is sure it will go swimmingly once he gains senior experience.
Facundo Pellistri seems sure to leave Man Utd on loan for the rest of the season, with Alaves in pole position to sign the 19-year-oldCredit: PA:Press Association
A LaLiga deal is the likely springboard for the Uruguay starlet, with Alaves reportedly agreeing a deal in principle.
Goal suggest the £9milion summer signing will jet to Spain on Sunday to complete the move, providing contract details have been settled.
And it is thought third-bottom Alaves will pay part of the ex-Penarol wideman’s wages.
Pellistri has yet to play for United’s first-team, despite recovering from coronavirus soon after joining.
He was on the bench for Champions League group games with PSG and Istanbul Basaksehir but never came on.
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And, with 18-year-old Amad Diallo immediately earning a place in United’s squad after joining from Atalanta this month, Pellestri is now even further away from Solskjaer’s current plans.
But Solskjaer said: “Facundo has the perfect platform at Man United to develop and he has all of the technical qualities and the right mentality required to become a top player here.
“We are all looking forward to working with him to fulfil his potential over the coming years.”
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