July 27, (THEWILL) – In line with a contract that runs through 2027, with an option for an additional year, Manchester United has officially completed the signing of Lisandro Martinez from Ajax.
On July 17, the Red Devils announced that they had struck an agreement with the Dutch champions and that the defender would soon undergo a physical, finalise his personal details, and apply for a UK visa.
Martinez and fellow newcomer, Christian Eriksen, were seen arriving at Man Utd’s Carrington training facility on Tuesday, and the team announced on Wednesday, that the Argentine’s move to Old Trafford was finally official.
Commenting on his move to Old Trafford, Martinez said: “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. 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. 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.”
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
