Man Utd whizkid Pellistri contradicts Solskjaer statement: I'd like to stay here

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19 Jul 2021 • 6:29 AM MYT
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Facundo Pellistri has expressed his desire to stay at Manchester United after scoring

The 19-year-old winner, signed from Penarol last October, spent the second half of last season on loan at Alaves.

After scoring on debut in the friendly win over Derby County on Sunday, Pellistri revealed he wants keen to stay at Old Trafford.

"I went on loan to Alaves, I feel good, now I'm here trying my best and I would like to stay here, but I'm still working hard and improving," he told MUTV.

"There is a lot of young talent, all the guys want to improve, the training is really hard and I'm very happy with that. Young guys are trying their best and looking for a place in the first team."

However, Pellistri's manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, confirmed after the game that United were looking to loan him once again.

The Red Devils recently paid £73m for right-winger Jadon Sancho, and also have Ivory Coast whizkid Amad Diallo as an option.

Solskjaer said: "I can see a loan deal for him, there's been loads of interest and for his best interests a loan would be what we look for."