Manchester United have reportedly taken a final decision on Anthony Martial’s contract, LCSoccerHub Reports.
Anthony Martial made the cut of some Manchester United players whose contract was expected to run out at the end of the season.
Manchester United make final decision on Anthony Martial’s contract | Image Credit: Getty Images
The French striker has seen his Manchester United fortunes plummet under Erik ten Hag, no thanks to incessant injury blows that has kept him more on the sidelines than on the field.
A shocking statistics of Anthony Martial’s Manchester United stint reveals it has been three years since the 26-year-old played for 90 minutes for Manchester United. He either starts the match and get subbed off midway into the game or is benched from the starting lineup before being brought on.
Moreover, the former Monaco player has not improved on his shift of recent for Manchester United.
In Man United’s 1-0 loss against Newcastle United in the Premier League, Erik ten Hag barked out orders on Martial for failing to track back and cover up space before Newcastle United nearly conceded on an offensive.
After the fallout in the Newcastle United match, he was dropped by ten Hag from the staring lineup in the next match.
It was pretty evident United will not keep Martial when his contract expires at the end this season.
In a recent press interview, Erik ten Hag confirmed the club have triggered contract extensions for Hannibal Mejbri, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, and Victor Lindelof but nothing is yet done with Anthony Martial’s.
However, the Dutch gaffer added contract talks is still ongoing with the French forward, including his country pal Raphael Varane.
According to Transfer Live, Manchester United have decided not extend Anthony Martial’s contract, hence the player is expected to leave this season.
🚨 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Manchester United are NOT planning to offer Anthony Martial a new contract.
The Frenchman is set to be released on a free when his deal expires in the summer if he does not find a new club this month.
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— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) January 5, 2024
With the January transfer window open, Anthony Martial is expected to enter into transfer talks with clubs interested in his services.
If a deal could be brokered this January, Manchester United stands to cash in on the player or let him leave on a free transfer at the end of the season.
