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Man United ace Andreas Pereira could return to Serie A on loan

Andreas Pereira joined Lazio on loan
Andreas Pereira joined Lazio on loan last summer.

Manchester United star Andreas Pereira could return to Lazio on loan in 2021/22

According to Corriere Dello Sport (h/t Sport Witness), Manchester United star Andreas Pereira could be set for a second straight season on loan at Lazio.

The Brazilian spent the 2020/21 campaign on loan at the Italian giants. While he did get to see a fair bit of action, his performances were far from impressive.

Pereira scored a solitary goal and made four assists in 33 appearances for the Italian giants. Despite his versatility, it is fair to say that he failed to make the most of his opportunity in Serie A. (h/t Transfermarkt)

Manchester United midfielder Andreas Pereira is considering terminating loan spell at Lazio.
Andreas Pereira in a training session at Lazio. (GETTY Images)

Pereira now back at United faces an uncertain future. While he may not have won Simeone Inzaghi’s approval at Lazio, his successor Maurizio Sarri may offer the United star a second chance.

The former Chelsea boss looks set to take the player back ahead of next season. According to the report, Lazio is not keen to execute their option to buy and will instead seek a renewal of his loan for another season.

His time under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has shown little to suggest he is a part of the Norwegian’s plans. With Pereira keen to get his career back on track, a return to Lazio could prove pivotal.

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Andreas Pereira made his Manchester United debut in 2014

Another second chance?

The player for his part is open to the move that will guarantee regular playing time. He still harbours hopes of playing for Brazil and hopes to make it come true someday.

Having joined United from PSV Eindhoven in 2014, Pereira failed to build upon the initial promise he showed at the club. Winner of the prestigious Denzel Haroun Reserve Team Player of the Year in 2015, things have gone downhill for the Brazilian.

He has now been given yet another opportunity to change his fortunes. Whether it will prove second time lucky for him in Italy remains to be seen.

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Second chances in football rarely come, especially at the top level. Pereira is currently at a crossroads in his career and will need to plot his future wisely. Whether a return to Lazio will see him rekindle the old flame and resurrect his career remains to be seen.

Written by Pranav Nair

An Engineering postgraduate with a keen interest in statistics, pop culture and football.

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