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MANCHESTER UNITED SIGN ANTHONY MARTIAL FROM MONACO
Manchester United is delighted to announce that Anthony Martial has completed his transfer from AS Monaco. Anthony joins on a four-year contract with the option to extend for a further year.
Martial, 19, has made 70 appearances for AS Monaco since joining in 2013 and has scored 15 goals. The forward has represented his country from Under-16 level right through to Under-21, and was called up to France's senior national squad for the first time on 28 August.
Anthony Martial said: "I am so excited to be joining Manchester United. I have enjoyed my time at AS Monaco and I would like to thank them and the fans for everything they have done for me.
"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. I am looking forward to meeting my new team-mates and working with Louis van Gaal who has achieved so much in his career."
Louis van Gaal commented: "Anthony is a naturally talented, young, multi-functional forward with great potential. We have been watching him for a while now and he has developed immensely during his time at AS Monaco.
"I am delighted he has joined Manchester United as I believe this is the right club for him to continue his development as a young player. He has all the attributes to become a top football player; however we need to give him time to adjust to his new environment and the rhythm of the Premier League."
Needs to bulk up
Poor decision-making
Playing in the wrong position, put him up front
Playing in the wrong position, put him on the wing
Inexperienced and inconsistent
Does not fit LVG's philosophy
No end product
Just thought I'd start early
€30m up front plus another €5m each year for the coming four years = €50m = £36m. That's the guaranteed fee.Has the total possible fee been confirmed?
36m or 58m..?
I read its £36m rising to £58m but in order for that to happen he'd have to near enough become the best player on the planet.Has the total possible fee been confirmed?
36m or 58m..?
Seems like a good deal. I would have valued him at 25m as a base fee, but the add ons would make him more than worth it.€30m up front plus another €5m each year for the coming four years = €50m = £36m. That's the guaranteed fee.
Another €5m if he wins English golden boot (capped at €15m)
Another €5m if he wins Golden Boy award
Another €10m if he wins Ballon d'Or as a United player
Potential fee = €80m = £56m
Which means that if we end up paying £56m he'll have been top scorer three times, won the golden boy award plus the Ballon d'Or = worth it.
ExcellentMan Utd are Kung Fu Fighting
Martial is fast as lightning
In fact, he's a little bit frightening
He scores with expert timing
Lets get it going people.