Granada CF reached an agreement with Manchester United to take Uruguayan winger Facundo Pellistri on loan, marking the eighth winter addition for the squad. The move comes after days of careful negotiation between Granada, Pellistri, and United, and signals the club’s intent to inject fresh energy into the squad during the current transfer window. Pellistri, 22, will join the group in training under the guidance of his fellow Uruguayan, coach Alexander Medina, starting this Thursday, and he is poised to make his competitive debut for Granada in the Saturday match against Las Palmas. The deal adds another layer of tactical versatility to Granada’s attacking options, giving the team a winger with international experience who has already tested his mettle across European football.
Granada announced the signing this Wednesday night, detailing a phased integration for Pellistri that mirrors the club’s approach with recent winter acquisitions. The winger’s early days will involve acquainting himself with the team’s training routines, tactical demands, and the tempo of Spanish football, all while aiming to contribute immediately to the club’s campaign. Pellistri previously trained with Uruguay’s national team setup and began his European journey with Manchester United in 2020. His career has since included a loan spell at Alavés, where he spent a season and a half gaining valuable minutes and proving his adaptability in La Liga. This background positions him well to adapt quickly to Granada’s style and to provide a dynamic outlet on the flanks, capable of stretching opposing defenses and delivering decisive crosses and shots on goal.
Pellistri becomes Granada’s eighth winter reinforcement, joining a selective slate of new faces brought in to bolster the squad’s depth and competitive edge. The list of additions includes goalkeeper Augusto Batalla, who has joined on loan from River Plate; Uruguayan defender Bruno Méndez, returning from Corinthians; Polish defender Kamil Piątkowski, on loan from Red Bull Salzburg; Uruguayan forward Matías Arezo, acquired after a loan at Peñarol; Cameroonian midfielder Martin Hongla, arriving from Hellas Verona; French full-back Faitout Maouassa, on loan from Club Bruges; and goalkeeper Marc Martínez, who arrived from Cartagena. Each signing reflects Granada’s strategy to diversify its options across positions, bringing in players with international experience and diverse playing backgrounds to strengthen a squad aiming to compete at a higher level in domestic and European competitions.