Facundo Pellistri has asked Manchester United to let him return to Alaves on loan, according to reports.
There was a degree of enthusiasm for the arrival of Pellistri at Man Utd last October. He joined from Penarol as part of a policy to target the best young talent from around the world. After their tries to sign Jadon Sancho in 2020 were ineffective, it was assumed that there could be a first-team role for Pellistri.
However, there was a change of plan and he originally played in the under-23s team. He made a decent opinion at that age group, but was eager to prove himself at senior level. Thus, United sent him out on loan to Alaves in January 2021.
The Uruguayan made 12 appearances for the La Liga outfit, without scoring. However, his time there was more efficient than what he has operated at United so far. What’s more, with Sancho now finally joining the club, there is only more contest for Pellistri back at Old Trafford.
With that in mind, according to AS, he has asked the club to let him re-join Alaves. He did not fit in immediately there, but slowly began to establish with his qualities both on and off the field. Since United do not have a place in mind for him next season, he wants to keep going where he completed the last one.
It is not yet clear, though, if United will grant him his wish. They know there is attention from elsewhere in Pellistri and that they could receive more money from other clubs, either as part of a paid loan or even a permanent transfer.
Under contract until 2025 and still only a teenager, it seems uncertain United would give up totally on him at this stage. However, they could raise some quick, minimal funds if someone wants to pay more than what Alaves can to take him on loan.