Panathinaikos looking to buy Manchester United winger Facundo Pellistri
Manchester United are currently engaged in discussions with Greek side Panathinaikos regarding the potential transfer of Facundo Pellistri.
Since his arrival at United in 2020, the 22-year-old Uruguayan has been given several opportunities by manager Erik ten Hag. However, Pellistri has struggled to establish himself and has been deemed too inconsistent for a club of United’s caliber.
During his time at Manchester United, Pellistri made 24 appearances and contributed 2 assists. Despite these efforts, he failed to make a significant impact and spent the latter half of the previous season on loan to Granada in Spain’s La Liga. While at Granada, the former Penarol star showcased his skills, scoring twice and providing two assists in 15 matches. One of his standout performances came against Barcelona, where he made a notable impression.
Pellistri’s contract with Manchester United is valid until 2025, but the club is open to selling him.
According to journalist Giannis Chorianopoulos, Panathinaikos from the Greek Super League have recently shown interest in acquiring the winger. This interest comes amid a backdrop of attention from other clubs, including Corinthians, Flamengo, Besiktas, and Boca Juniors, especially after Pellistri’s impressive displays at the Copa America in the USA. During the tournament, he played a crucial role in helping Uruguay secure a third-place finish. To date, Pellistri has earned 26 caps for Uruguay, scoring 2 goals.
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The situation remains fluid, and it is uncertain whether Panathinaikos will formalize their interest with a concrete bid for the Uruguayan international this summer. The Greek club’s interest reflects Pellistri’s potential value and the promise he showed during his loan spell in Spain and international duty.
As the transfer window progresses, Manchester United will likely weigh their options, considering the offers from multiple clubs. The decision to sell Pellistri will depend on various factors, including the financial aspects of the deals on the table and the player’s own career aspirations. For Pellistri, a move could provide the regular playing time and stability needed to further develop his career.
Manchester United’s ongoing discussions with Panathinaikos over Facundo Pellistri’s transfer highlight the player’s uncertain future at Old Trafford. Despite being given opportunities, Pellistri has not managed to secure a regular spot in the team. With interest from several clubs and his contract running until 2025, United seem poised to part ways with the Uruguayan international. Whether Panathinaikos will make a definitive offer remains to be seen, but the potential move could mark a new chapter for Pellistri, offering him a fresh start and a chance to fulfill his potential elsewhere.
The coming weeks will be crucial in determining the next steps for both Pellistri and Manchester United.
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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.
