Manchester United fans will be delighted with the news that Anthony Martial has agreed a new contract with the Red Devils, Martial is one of United’s key players.
According to United’s official website, Martial has signed a new five-and-a-half-year-deal with United until June 2024, the new contract will also give the Red Devils the option to extend the 23 year old’s contract by a further year.
According to Sky Sports News, the Frenchman’s new deal with United is worth a whopping £250,000 a week, United have certainly made a statement to their rivals – showing that they are prepared to do what it takes to keep their best players at Old Trafford.
Martial has scored 8 goals this season, the only player to score more goals than Martial is his compatriot – Paul Pogba.
Martial is one of United’s best players and the Red Devils have done well to tie the star down to a new contract:
Anthony Martial has scored more goals for Manchester United (46) across all competitions than any other player since making his debut for the club.
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— Squawka Football (@Squawka) January 31, 2019
Here’s some reaction to the news that United fans have been wanting to hear for some time now:
Ice cold, No Smile, Black Gloves…Came from France. No chance by the media…Defenders families….Arsenal had hopes, Dripping in sauce, Sauce on spill, Killer, Winner, Baller, Curler, AM11..Madness incoming, The Prem ain’t ready, Martial FC Eating Gucci Tonight. pic.twitter.com/12OCKUxUcl
— Ali. (@UtdAlii) January 31, 2019
Thank You Ole.
— Wames ? (@mufcszn) January 31, 2019
I’ve been waiting for this for months. Give the same to David De Gea.
— Kadir Kaan ??? (@kkmanu44) January 31, 2019
I’ve been waiting for this tweet for ages. Now it’s time to tie up David de Gea for another long term contract. Huge steps in the right direction for the club. I love it. ?????
— Red Devil Bible (@RedDevilBible) January 31, 2019
One down, now waiting for David De Gea ?
— Manchester United Hindi (@ManUtd_Hind) January 31, 2019
MARTIAL FC WE LIT #2024 ??
— . (@OLEBALLSNZ) January 31, 2019
@D_DeGea next plz ?
— Harry??? (@MyOleSolskjaer) January 31, 2019
5 more years of Martial Madness incoming ???
— ???? (@TotallyJamal) January 31, 2019
For me I feel martial is overrated. We are making him feel like prime Cristiano Ronaldo
— SonOfRose? (@frosh_shizzy) January 31, 2019
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