Manchester United flop Guillermo Varela returns to former side Penarol after difficult four-year spell
- Guillermo Varela was David Moyes's first signing as Manchester United boss
- But he struggled for appearances, playing a grand total of 11 appearances
- Varela missed out on a move to Eintracht Frankfurt after getting a tattoo
Manchester United full-back Guillermo Varela has been sold to his former side Penarol.
The 24-year-old was David Moyes's first signing as United manager but struggled for appearances throughout his spell at Old Trafford, playing most frequently under Louis van Gaal.
He featured in a grand total of 11 games and also spent time on loan with Real Madrid's Castilla and Eintracht Frankfurt.
Manchester United have allowed Guillermo Varela to return to his former club Penarol
A potential long-term move to Frankfurt fell apart after he got a tattoo without the club's permission prior to their German Cup final.
United's official Twitter account posted a message reading: .@Guille_Varela4 has left #MUFC to rejoin Penarol. All the best for the future, Guillermo!'
Varela was hopeful of a move throughout the summer and a source close to him told the Manchester Evening News earlier this month that he wanted 'personal tranquility'.
They continued: 'The player decided it after how badly he was treated in Frankfurt. His experience in Europe was not good. In 2017-18, Guillermo would have been making only Ā£4,000 per week.'
He struggled for appearances, featuring in just 11 games over his four-year spell at United
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