Anthony Martial may ‘never play for Man United again’ after latest development – sources
Man United will allow Anthony Martial to leave at the end of the season when his contract expires and could already have played his last game for the club, sources have told Football Insider.
It is believed that the board have decided to let the Frenchman depart for free having reportedly opted not to trigger a one-year extension on his deal.
Well-placed sources have told Football Insider that the Red Devils are eager to significantly reduce their hefty wage bill – a major influence on their decision regarding Martial.
The 28-year-old is reportedly netting a huge £250,000-a-week at Old Trafford after penning a bumper five-year deal back in 2019.
Man United chiefs have made their decision on Anthony Martial – he will be leaving for free after nine years at Old Trafford
Martial has made 19 appearances in all competitions this season for Erik ten Hag, including just seven starts.
He has been absent for the club’s last nine Premier League games with illness and a subsequent groin injury.
The former Monaco ace successfully underwent surgery for his injury last month and is expected back in action in April.
The attacker has scored two goals and provided two assists this season.
He joined the Manchester giants from Monaco in 2015 for a reported fee of £36million – a then-record for the most expensive teenager in British football.
Across 317 appearances in all competitions for the club, he has scored 90 goals and provided 55 assists.
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