Pranav Nair
Maurizio Sarri keen for Lazio to bring back Manchester United star Andreas Pereira
According to La Lazio Siamo Noi (h/t The Liazli), new Lazio manager Maurizio Sarri is seeking a return for Manchester United star Andreas Pereira ahead of the 2021/22 campaign.
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 Roman side. (h/t Transfermarkt)
As things stand, Lazio is yet to open talks to keep Pereira permanently. This will see the player return to Old Trafford when his loan expires on July 1.
That could change if Sarri has his way. He has now requested the club to bring back the Brazilian midfielder for another season. The 62-year-old has plans for the midfielder’s abilities and believes he could yet have a role to play at the club.
According to the report, Lazio is now in early negotiations with United for Pereira. It consists of talks over a possible one-season loan deal with a purchase option included as well. The player has two years left on his current deal at United.
Pereira for his part does not appear to have a future at United and could be loaned out once again. He is aware that there will be few opportunities for him at Old Trafford and is keen to make a permanent switch elsewhere. (h/t Manchester Evening News)
The Red Devils value him at £21million, a price they will be lucky to get given his recent performances. A promising loan spell in the upcoming season could however change all that.
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At 25, Pereira still has time on his side to reinvent himself elsewhere. It is fair to say that he has now gone as far as he could at United. Hopefully, he will fare better elsewhere.
Having joined 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, he has failed to build upon that promise.
