Facundo Pellistri returns to LaLiga as Man United winger joins Granada on loan… with the Spanish side hoping to make move permanent in the summer
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Manchester United winger Facundo Pellistri has signed a loan deal for Granada and hopes to make the move permanent this summer.
As Mail Sport reported, a loan deal was reached between the clubs on Monday, but Pellistri was waiting for the green light from manager Erik ten Hag.
The 22-year-old had wanted the move from Granada to link up with coach and compatriot Alexander Medina, but ten Hag wanted to ensure he had sufficient cover in the form of young wingers Amad Diallo and Omari Forson.
Both attackers have also received interest from other clubs.
Pellistri has made 14 appearances for United this season but has largely been limited to coming off the bench.
Facundo Pellistri joins Granada on loan from Manchester United
Erik ten Hag wanted to make sure he had sufficient cover before letting Pellistri leave on loan
United signed him as an 18-year-old from Uruguayan side Penarol for £10 million in 2020.
The winger signed a five-year contract when he joined the club but has since struggled to make a lasting impression on the first team, making just 24 appearances for United in four seasons.
The Uruguayan international spent two seasons on loan at Deportivo Alaves in Spain, where he made 33 appearances in LaLiga and twice in the Spanish Cup.
Pellistri made his competitive debut for United in the Carabao Cup against Charlton in January 2023, coming on as a substitute and setting up a goal.
His only two starts this season came in the 1-0 defeat at home to Crystal Palace in the Premier League in September and a 3-0 win against the same opponent in the Carabao Cup two weeks later.
