Watch: Man Utd’s Pellistri shows exciting quick feet before heavy tackle
Manchester United fans have got their first glimpse of new signing Facundo Pellistri after the 18-year-old signed from Penarol on deadline day.
Pellistri came through the ranks with the Uruguayan side and played under Diego Forlan before moving to Old Trafford in a £9million deal.
After sitting on the bench in United’s 2-1 win over PSG, the winger played for their Under-23s against Everton on Friday night.
He showcased his impressive footwork before receiving a rough introduction to English football, being on the received end of a nasty two-footed challenge.
Some nice feet here by Pellistri! Until he was badly tackled! pic.twitter.com/hvBPpCPpXQ
— Manchester United – Live Updates 24/7 (@ManUnitedLU_247) October 23, 2020
Pellistri didn’t let that affect him, however, and helped United secure a 2-1 win against the Toffees.
Happy for my first 90 minutes with @ManUtd U23 🔴👊🏼
Contento por mis primeros 90 minutos en @ManUtd_Es U23 🔴👊🏼 pic.twitter.com/xAju0MmjMA
— Facu Pellistri (@FPellistri07) October 24, 2020
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