Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez on a five-year contract in a deal worth up to 67m euros (£57m).
On July 17, Manchester United announced that they had reached an agreement with Ajax for the transfer of the 24-year-old, who then took a trip to Manchester along his agents.
“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,” read a statement on the club’s website earlier this month.
Officially a Red! 🔴
Welcome to Manchester, @LisandrMartinez ✍️#MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 27, 2022
How Long Is Martinez’s Contract At United?
The centre-back has committed to United until 2027.
The contract does, however, provide an option to extend for a sixth season.
Licha,
We will miss you as a person & footballer.
❌❌❌ @AFCAjax pic.twitter.com/v9t5hLCXqs
— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) July 27, 2022
Martinez, who played 118 times for Ajax before joining Manchester United, is the club’s third signing of the summer.
United have previously signed Tyrell Malacia and Christian Eriksen as the club continues to rebuild under new manager Ten Hag.
What Did Martinez Say About His Move To Man Utd?
“Every day we have to give more than 100 per cent. There is not another option,” the 24-year-old said in the video.
“I can feel the fire. You have to fight for your family, you have to fight for the team. Winning mentality, titles. It’s time to do it.”
🔥 Feel the fire.
🔴 @LisandrMartinez is ready to bring the heat to United.#MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 27, 2022
Martinez has also told United’s official website that he is excited to rejoin with his former Ajax coach Erik ten Hag and believes they can achieve success in England.
“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,” he 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 team-mates, 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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