Anthony Martial becomes the most expensive teenager and Manchester United’s 3rd biggest signing
Manchester United have bought Anthony Martial from Monaco for an massive £36million fee on a four year contract, with an option to extent by a further year. Martial becomes United’s third most expensive signing of all time, behind Angel Di Maria (£59.7million) and Juan Mata (£37.1million) and the world’s most expensive teenager in the history of football.
United have history in paying big money for youngsters, including Cristiano Ronaldo from Sporting Lisbon, Wayne Rooney from Everton, Anderson from FC Porto and Luke Shaw from Southampton. The youngster is yet to make an appearance for the French national team, but has represented Les Blues at youth level. Martial scored eight goals in 31 games last season for Monaco, who signed the player for only £4.4million from Lyon two years ago.
I am so excited to be joining Manchester United. I have always wanted to play in the Premier League and to join the biggest club in the world is what every young footballer dreams of.”
– New signing Anthony Martial
United fans will be delighted with the news that the club is again investing in young talent as the club look to bounce back from the 2-1 defeat to Swansea City on Sunday. United host Liverpool on September 12th, where Martial could well make his debut for the club. This comes with the news that David De Gea will also remain at Manchester United as his transfer to Real Madrid collapsed due to Madrid’s failure to submit the necessary paperwork in time.
Please feel free to leave your comments below. Is Anthony Martial value for money? Are you happy with United’s transfers this summer? Can United challenge for the title with this current squad?
VIDEO of Anthony Martial in action for Monaco last season
Video interview with Anthony Martial with Manchester United
Hear from @AnthonyMartial as he talks to #MUTV in his first United interview… #WelcomeMartial
https://t.co/xHQbteLK43
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 1, 2015
Manchester United tweeting the news that Martial has signed for the club
#mufc is pleased to announce French forward @AnthonyMartial has completed his transfer from Monaco. #WelcomeMartial pic.twitter.com/Eohl6tMOOz
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 1, 2015
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Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville’s reaction to the signing of Martial
The price for Martial is big. However it's not the boys fault and I happen to think he's a very good player. Needs a chance. He's young
— Gary Neville (@GNev2) September 1, 2015
Announcement of Martial’s squad number
Our new no.9… #WelcomeMartial pic.twitter.com/BP7YUX7CYv
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 1, 2015
Former United striker and number 9 – Andy Cole – welcomes the new signing
Welcome aboard @AnthonyMartial 👍 https://t.co/ayZBbYYYDT
— Andrew Cole (@vancole9) September 1, 2015