July 17, (THEWILL) – After the finalisation of a transfer deal on Sunday, Lisandro Martinez is on track to become Erik ten Hag’s third significant acquisition at Manchester United this summer.
The versatile 24-year-old will reportedly cost United €57 million (£48 million), with add-ons raising the total to €67 million (£56.5 million) as United’s long-term target follows his former Ajax coach to Old Trafford. Premiership rivals Arsenal were said to be vying with United for the Argentina international, but it appears that Ten Hag made a difference.
Traditionally a centre-back, Martinez has a versatility and skill range that occasionally allowed him to fill in at left-back and in defensive midfield, which made him a desirable option for many prospective suitors.
In a Sunday statement, United said: “Manchester United is delighted to announce the club has reached agreement with Ajax for the transfer of Argentine international defender Lisandro Martinez, subject to medical, to player terms being finalised, and to UK visa requirements.”
After finishing last season with their lowest Premier League point total of 58, United’s rebuilding is underway. They have already signed left-back Tyrell Malacia from Feyenoord and free-agent Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen, who left Brentford.
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