September 18th 2024.
Great news for AEK Athens fans as Anthony Martial, the former Manchester United forward, has agreed to join the Greek club on a three-year contract. Martial has been without a club since his contract with United expired at the end of June, but after much speculation and interest from other clubs, he has finally found a new home with AEK Athens.
It was reported that the 28-year-old had also caught the attention of Brazilian club Flamengo, but a potential move there fell through earlier this month. Now, according to Greek newspaper Fos, Martial has agreed to a deal with AEK that will see him earn €3.5m per season. The French striker is expected to arrive in Athens on Wednesday evening to complete the transfer.
Martial's agent, Philippe Lamboley, had previously stated in June that his client was eager to return to France's national team. He said, "Anthony has been working hard to stay in shape and be ready for his new club. He has been training regularly for the past two months. Despite being 28 years old, there have been rumors about him being too focused on financial gain, but that is not true at all. Anthony is looking for an ambitious project with a club that has high goals, and he wants to prove himself on the field to earn a spot back on the French national team. His decision on which club to join will be based on the sporting aspect as well as the impact it will have on his family."
Currently, AEK Athens is sitting at the top of Greece's Super League with an impressive record of three wins and one draw this season. However, they will not be competing in Europe this year after being eliminated from the Europa Conference League qualifying round last month. With the addition of Martial, AEK will surely be even more motivated to continue their successful run and make a strong comeback in Europe next season.
For Manchester United, this news may come as a surprise, but it is not unexpected. They have been keeping an eye on Martial's situation and were aware that he would likely join another club. With Martial's departure, United will now have to focus on finding a suitable replacement and strengthening their squad for the upcoming season. Fans can stay updated on all the latest news, exclusives, and analysis by signing up for our newsletter and reading our privacy policy, which is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
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