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Pellistri reveals dream Man Utd transfer nearly fell through due to his 'baby signature'

Facundo Pellistri has revealed that his dream move to Manchester United nearly fell through due to his "baby signature".

Pellistri completed an £8 million transfer to United in the summer of 2020, having initially attracted the attention of the Premier League giants during an impressive breakout season at Penarol.

The 19-year-old committed to a five-year contract at Old Trafford, but has now explained how his immature penmanship nearly led to that agreement being ripped up.

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Asked what it was like to move to another continent at such a young age, Pellistri told The Athletic: "Stressful!