Famous! 6 million + two turns, Manchester United's 22-year-old "marginal man" finally left the team, with 0 goals and 2 assists in 25 games

Earlier, Italy's Fabrizio Romano announced with "Here we go" that Manchester United striker Pellistri had moved to Panathinaix for a transfer fee of 60 million euros, and Manchester United would retain the second transfer share, and Pellistri signed a long-term contract. Panathinaix's Uruguay coach Diego Alonso is key to the player's arrival.

In the summer window of 2020, at the age of 18, Pellistri moved Manchester United from Penarol. At that time, Manchester United was managed by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, and the right side of the team really needed to be strengthened. However, Pellistri did not get a chance in the Manchester United first team and was loaned to Alaves in La Liga in the 2021 winter window. He made 14 appearances under Ten Hag last season, starting three and providing one assist. In the 2024 winter window, he was loaned to Granada and made 15 appearances and 14 starts in half a season, scoring two goals and providing one assist.

Looking back on Pellistri's Manchester United career, it can be described as an absolute "fringe man". Although Manchester United have never found a real solution on the right flank, Pellistri has never been able to take advantage of the limited opportunities, and it comes down to the lack of quality of the players. Although playing as a main right winger for the Uruguay national team, Pellistri gives the impression that nothing more than the attitude of the game.

After every appearance, he runs very aggressively, he can attack, he can also actively participate in defense, and he tries to fight for the ball every time, but his presence is very low. also dares to break through, but the success rate is very low. And there is no delicate technique of South American players, passing people is more dependent on speed, opening and closing. Coupled with the average physical confrontation ability, it is easy to lose possession of the ball when encountering strong defensive players.

Amad Diallo has been in excellent form in pre-season and has already earned Ten Hag's trust. Antony, the 100 million bidder, has not performed well enough to meet expectations and is unlikely to leave the club this summer window, and with 18-year-old Ethan Wheatley, who was promoted to the first team by Ten Hag, Manchester United's forward line is already overcrowded. Garnacho, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho can all play left and right, plus Amad Diallo and Antony, there are as many as five players who can play on the right side, and Pellistri's departure is a natural thing.

Pellistri joined Manchester United four years ago for €8.5 million, with zero goals and two assists in 25 appearances. After 4 years of training, he still hasn't kicked out, and the ceiling won't be much higher. Now it is sold for 6 million, but with the addition of two transfers, it is basically acceptable. Such an option would also be beneficial for Pellistri, who would not be able to make a difference if he remained at Manchester United, and the only thing that awaited him was another loan spell. But it's hard to get enough attention on loan to other teams, and it's not good for development to constantly change teams.

Now that he has officially moved to Panathinaix and met a Uruguay coach who appreciates him, Pellistri's prospects have suddenly opened. With his ability, there is still a place for him in the Greek Super League, and I hope he can realize his potential and make a difference.