Man Utd Signs Argentine Lisandro Martinez from Ajax
Man Utd signs Argentine Lisandro Martinez from Ajax; On Wednesday, Manchester United announced the signing of Argentine player Lisandro Martinez from Ajax Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on a contract extending until 2027, with the option of another year’s extension.
The 24-year-old international defender capped the Argentine team last summer with the Copa America Championship.
🔥 Feel the fire.
🔴 @LisandrMartinez is ready to bring the heat to United.#MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 27, 2022
He was also twice in the Dutch league with Ajax.
Martinez said in remarks published by the Red Devils’ official website: “It is an honor to join this fantastic football club. I have worked hard to get to this moment, and now that I am here, I will pay myself more. ”
He added: “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, and I firmly believe that we can do that under this coach and with my new teammates.
He concluded by saying: “I want to thank Ajax and his fans for all the support they have given me. I’ve had an incredible time there, but I feel the time is right to test myself in another environment. Now I’m in the perfect club to do it. ”
John Murtaugh, director of football at Manchester United, said: “Lesandro is an outstanding player who will add more quality and experience to Eric [Ten Hag] ‘s team; we are delighted that he has chosen to join Manchester United and look forward to seeing him develop further and help the team achieve the success we aim for.”