Hull City Facundo Pellistri could be lured back to the Premier League this summer, after leaving Manchester United in 2024.
The Uruguay international arrived in Europe for the first time when Manchester United signed him from Peñarol in 2020. He provided three assists in 611 minutes in 25 matches for the Red Devils.
Manchester United sent him on loan to Spain before selling him to Panathinaikos in August 2024. Hull City are now in position to sign the winger this summer.
Hull City owner could be key
Sport 24 edition head Ilias Kallonas and journalist Antonis Oikonomidis covered the 24-year-old player's situation on BoxtoBox, broadcast by relay. game 24.
two years ago, Pellistri said by making He decided to leave Manchester United in search of regular playing time.
Since moving to Greece, he has played 53 matches, scoring four goals and seven assists, up from 18 the previous season.
The attacker, who earns €2.2m a year at Panathinaikos, is now on the Hull City radar.
According to Kallonas & Kallonas, Sergej Zakirovic's side are considering signing the 24-year-old.
Hull City owner Ekun Ilikali has close relations with Giannis Alafouzos, who owns the Greek club. This connection could be vital for the Tigers to sign the South American.
The report suggests that Manchester United have retained a 50% sell-on clause and have a buyback option, which they are unlikely to exercise.
The agent has left the door open for a summer stay.
Facundo Pellistri did not appear for Uruguay at the World Cup, being an unused substitute in three matches.
The attacker's agent, Edgardo Lasalvia, recently spoke to Sport890, which relayed red roundCriticizing Marcelo Bielsa for not giving him minutes. The representative also talked about the possibility of his client leaving Panathinaikos.
"We are looking for a way to change teams. But if not, we have no problem staying in Greece." He said.
The South American's contract expires in 2028 and is worth €5m transfer market.
If Pellistri joins Hull City, he will be hoping it goes much better than his first spell in England.
