Pellistri: United is like Harvard

While there is intense competition for places, Pellistri strongly believes this a positive for him as he continues to learn his trade, and ensure he is capable of making a real impact in England’s top division.

“Being here, all the players are top players,” the 21-year-old winger told club media this week at Carrington. “So when you train here, you learn lot. Every session is like being at Harvard because you have the best of the best. So, in training, you improve a lot.

“Last year, I stayed all the season and I improved a lot in all aspects. And, of course, to be here and to live the way United is, you also gain a lot of experience.”