Lyon in talks for 18-year-old winger Facundo Pellistri (Peñarol) | OneFootball

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·27 July 2020

Lyon in talks for 18-year-old winger Facundo Pellistri (Peñarol)

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RMC Sport report that Ligue 1 side Lyon are in talks to sign 18-year-old right-winger Facundo Pellistri from Uruguayan side Peñarol.

The teenager has already played 25 matches this season and has a €9m release clause, which Lyon Sporting Director Juninho is trying to negotiate down. At the moment, the Peñarol board have no intention of budging on the release clause valuation.


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Pellistri would not count as a non-EU player in Lyon’s squad if a deal is completed, as he has a Spanish passport.

Local media have indicated that Manchester United are also interested in signing the teenage talent.

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