Manchester United complete £10million signing of Uruguayan wonderkid Facundo Pellistri.
The 18-year old winger joins the Red Devils from Penarol on a five-year deal.
Pellistri has been coached by former United player Diego Forlan at Penarol.
He has attracted interest from the likes of Manchester City, Newcastle, Real Madrid and Barcelona but eventually joined Manchester United and will go straight into the first-team.
?? Another Uruguayan arrives at Old Trafford…
✍️ Welcome to #MUFC, Facundo Pellistri!
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 5, 2020
Pellistri said: “To join a club with the history of Manchester United is a dream come true. I have learnt a lot at Penarol and I would like to thank them for everything they have done for me. To have the confidence of the manager is an amazing feeling and I know that working with him will be perfect for my development.
“I am coming into a squad full of great players who I will learn from every day. Everyone knows that Manchester United is a club that gives young players an opportunity and I am ready to work hard every day to earn those chances and prove myself in England.”
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer added: “Our scouts have followed Facundo for a long time and we believe that he will be a real talent for the long term. Whilst we understand it will take time for him to adapt to the English game, he is capable of having an impact with his pace and ability to beat his opponent.
“Facundo has the perfect platform at Manchester 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 fulfill his potential over the coming years.”
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