“Manchester United: what future for flop Anthony Martial?”, we headlined at the end of December. With the idea of discussing a possible departure in the winter transfer window, a typical case of a player looking for playing time. Because playing time, Martial hardly has any left with MU. Only 619 minutes spent on the pitch this season, and above all no more hope from the supporters concerning him. Martial is now featured alongside the team’s other flops, such as Jadon Sancho, in British press articles about undesirables.
But the expected departure in January should not take place. According to Skysports, Anthony Martial informed his management that he did not intend to leave during the winter transfer window. With the official objective of regaining his place and convincing Erik ten Hag. The unofficial version could be to be able to leave free at the end of his lease, which ends next June. Besides, Skysports ensures that the usual one-year extension clause will not be waived by the Red Devils.
Which club this summer?
The French international striker (30 caps) therefore decided to see the story through to the end with the Mancunian club, joined in 2016, even though clubs approached him for this winter. The English media mentions contacts with OM, Fenerbahçe and Saudi clubs. The answer was the same for everyone: no thank you. Does this mean they won’t have better luck next summer? That’s the big question.
In June, Martial will end a cycle of 9 with MU, interspersed with a loan to Sevilla FC. At 28 years old, he will still be able to claim a good European level club, even if he has not shown consistency in his performances since the 2019-2020 season. Often in this type of case, players favor the Premier League, which guarantees high salaries and competitive teams. Can Ligue 1 teams other than PSG hope to have a chance? Martial gives himself the right to open all doors by completing his contract.
