Manchester United confirm the signing of Lisandro Martinez in £57m deal
Manchester United have confirmed the capture of Ajax Amsterdam defender Lisandro Martinez.
The 24-year-old arrives at Old Trafford having put pen to paper on a five-year contract, with an option of a further 12 months.
The Red Devils will pay Ajax a guaranteed £48.5million for the Argentina international. What's more, the two clubs have also come to terms on an additional £8.5million in add-ons.
The new Manchester United player told the club's official website: "It's an honour to join this great football club. I've worked so hard to get to this moment and now that I'm here I'm going to push myself even further.
🔥 Feel the fire.
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 27, 2022
🔴 @LisandrMartinez is ready to bring the heat to United.#MUFC
Martinez joined Ajax from Argentine side Defensa y Justicia back in 2019 for a reported fee of £5.8million.
During his time with the Dutch giants, the defender featured prominently under the stewardship of current United boss Erik ten Hag.