Former Arsenal target Lisandro Martinez completes Manchester United transfer

Argentine international Lisandro Martinez has come to Manchester United ready to fight for the team, his family and to win titles.

English Premier League club Manchester United has completed the transfer of Argentine defender Lisandro Martinez from Ajax.

Martinez has put pen to paper on a five-year deal that will see him stay at Old Trafford until the summer of 2027 with an extension for a further year.

The Red Devils confirmed the club had reached an agreement for the former Ajax defender on July 17 pending the player passing his medical, agreeing to personal terms and obtaining his visa from the UK government.

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Martinez's transfer sees him reunite with former boss Erik ten Hag and cost United 57m in transfer fee and add-ons.

Martinez is ready to fight and win at Manchester United

The 24-year-old, known as the Butcher of Amsterdam, who spoke to the club following his unveiling on Wednesday, says he is ready to fight and win at Manchester United.

Every day we have to give more than 100%, there is no other option, Martinez told the club.

I can feel the fire, you have to fight for your family, you have to fight for the team - winning mentality, titles.

On moving to the Red Devils, the versatile player added;

“It’s an honour to join this great football club. I’ve worked so hard to get to this moment and, now that I’m here, I’m going to push myself even further, Martinez told the club.

“I’ve been lucky enough to be part of successful teams in my career and that’s what I want to continue at Manchester United.

Martinez made 177 club appearances so far in his career and is a full Argentina international. He has won numerous honours, including two Eredivisie titles with Ajax. Martinez was also a part of the Argentine squad that lifted the 2021 Copa America title.

There will be a lot of work to get to that moment, but I firmly believe that, under this manager and coaches, and together with my new teammates, we can do it.

“I want to thank Ajax and their fans for all the support they gave me. I had an unbelievable time there but feel the moment is right to test myself in another environment. Now I am at the perfect club to do this.”

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