Manchester United winger Pellistri re-joins Alaves on season-long loan

The 19-year-old rejoins Alaves for which he made 12 appearances on loan for the second half of last season.

Published : Aug 05, 2021 21:28 IST

Facundo Pellistri (left) has scored and assisted important goals for Manchester United against Derby and Queens Park Rangers in the friendlies ahead of the 2021-22 season.
Facundo Pellistri (left) has scored and assisted important goals for Manchester United against Derby and Queens Park Rangers in the friendlies ahead of the 2021-22 season.
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Facundo Pellistri (left) has scored and assisted important goals for Manchester United against Derby and Queens Park Rangers in the friendlies ahead of the 2021-22 season.

Manchester United winger Facundo Pellistri has returned to La Liga side Alaves on loan for the 2021-22 campaign, the Spanish club said on Thursday.

The 19-year-old has yet to make a competitive senior appearance for United after joining them from Uruguayan club Penarol in October 2020 for a reported 9 million pounds ($12.53 million).

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Pellistri made 12 appearances for Alaves after joining it on loan for the second half of last season as they finished 16th in La Liga.

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