Manchester United fans all had the same reaction after seeing Andreas Pereira score for Flamengo.
The midfielder is still on loan with the Brazilian side, who have the option to sign him permanently at the end of his spell. There is some doubt over his future, though, with reports earlier in the year suggesting Flamengo were pulling out of a permanent deal.
Pereira could end up heading back to Old Trafford during the summer, where Erik ten Hag could be left to make a decision over his future. And United fans are already predicting how things will pan out for the midfielder should he feature in pre-season.
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Having found himself out of favour with Flamengo earlier in the year, Pereira has been back in the side of late, and has been making the most of his time in the first team. The 26-year-old was on the scoresheet on Sunday as his fine volley gave his side some hope after falling 2-0 down to Internacional — although they went onto lose the game 3-1.
Nevertheless, Pereira is starting to show some form, having made it two goals from his last four games. And United fans know what that means heading into pre-season.
United fans are all-too familiar with Pereira playing himself into form during pre-season, only to then disappoint as the regular season kicks in — earning him the moniker 'pre-season Pirlo'. With his future still up in the air though, he might well get the opportunity to impress again back with United, though it seems pretty clear the midfielder’s future lies away from Old Trafford.
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