A French international to Saudi Arabia

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By: Manu Tournoux

A French international to Saudi Arabia

This time, Anthony Martial should really leave Manchester United in January. Direction Saudi Arabia for the French international, now 27 years old…

Arriving in 2015 at Manchester United, Anthony Martial will leave the Red Devils through the back door. The French international, 27, was already coming off a very average season under the orders of Erik ten Hag (9 goals in 29 matches in all competitions) before camping out on the sidelines since the arrival of Rasmus Hojlund, a Danish center forward who was recruited for 75 million euros and who has still not opened his goal counter in the Premier League…

“Toto” Martial is set to leave United next January, five months from the end of his contract. Two clubs from Saudi Arabia are indeed interested in the former Monegasque, as indicated by transfer specialist Ekrem Konur. The departure of Martial could bring in 10 to 15 million euros. A player highly appreciated by Didier Deschamps, the native of Massy has not played for the French team since December 7, 2021 (starter against Finland).

As a reminder, the four most prestigious clubs in Saudi Arabia – Al-Hilal (of Neymar), Al-Nassr (of Cristiano Ronaldo), Al-Ahli (of Riyad Mahrez) and Al-Ittihad (of Karim Benzema and N’ Golo Kanté) – are financially supported by the PIF (the country’s famous investment fund). The other teams in the Saudi Pro League have much less money to recruit but should all strengthen in the coming months.

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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