Manchester United have confirmed that midfielder Facundo Pellistri has accomplished a everlasting transfer to Panathinaikos.
Pellistri, who made 25 appearances for United following his transfer from Penarol in 2020, has signed a four-year cope with the Greek aspect for a reported £5.1m switch payment.
The Pink Devils have inserted a big sell-on clause – regarded as 45% – and have a purchase again possibility that lasts for 3 years.
Pellistri spent the second half of the 2023-24 season on mortgage with LaLiga aspect Granada, notching 4 aim involvements, two of which got here in a 3-3 draw in opposition to Barcelona again in February (one aim and one help).
The 22-year-old additionally featured for Uruguay at this yr’s Copa America, turning out in all of La Celeste’s fixtures as they completed in third place on the match.
Upon his return to home obligation, Pellistri got here off the bench and performed 31 minutes in United’s penalty shootout defeat in opposition to Manchester Metropolis within the Neighborhood Protect, which proved to be his remaining outing for the membership.
A artistic spark with a tireless work price.
Wishing you all one of the best along with your transfer, @FPellistri07 #MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 21, 2024
He turns into the tenth participant to depart the membership within the switch window, with Erik ten Hag nonetheless trying to strengthen his squad for the upcoming marketing campaign.
United have been linked with a transfer for Paris Saint-Germain’s Manuel Ugarte so as to bolster their midfield choices, having reportedly withdrawn their curiosity in Adrien Rabiot after leaving Juventus in June.