September 5th 2024.
Lisandro Martinez is no stranger to the bright lights of Manchester United, having spent the last three seasons with the club. But despite his success on the pitch, the 26-year-old defender recently revealed that he received a special message from a legendary figure in the club's history: Sir Alex Ferguson.
Ferguson, who managed United for 26 years and led them to numerous trophies, reached out to Martinez to congratulate him on Argentina's World Cup win in 2022. It was a proud moment for Martinez, who had joined United just two years prior and had quickly become a fan favorite at Old Trafford.
In his first season with the club, Martinez helped them lift both the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup, despite missing a significant portion of the season due to injury. But it was his performance on the international stage that truly solidified his place in the hearts of United fans.
Just five months after joining the club, Martinez was a key player in Argentina's World Cup victory over France in a thrilling final. He played in all but two of Argentina's matches on their road to victory, and has since become a regular starter under manager Lionel Scaloni.
But Martinez's success doesn't stop there. He has also won back-to-back Copa America titles with his country, bringing his total number of trophies to an impressive 10 at the start of his career. And while he is determined to add more to that tally, he knows that this season has not started off as well as he had hoped.
United suffered a defeat in the Community Shield and lost two of their first three matches in the Premier League. Martinez knows that it is up to him and his teammates to turn things around and bring the club back to its former glory.
In a recent interview with La Nacion in Argentina, Martinez spoke about the special feeling he had when he first arrived at United's training center in Carrington. He felt a strong sense of motivation and a desire to win, fueled by the club's history and legacy.
But Martinez also recognizes the importance of staying grounded and continuing to work hard in order to reach their ultimate goal of becoming one of the best teams in the world. And he is grateful to have the support of a club legend like Ferguson, who still has a strong connection to United.
Martinez has had the opportunity to meet Ferguson three or four times and is in awe of his impact on the club. He describes Ferguson as "the God of Manchester" and acknowledges the role he continues to play in the club's success.
And despite his admiration for Ferguson, Martinez also respects his privacy and would never want to intrude on his space. But he is grateful for the interactions he has had with the iconic Scot and cherishes the words of congratulations he received from him after Argentina's World Cup triumph and their wins in the Carabao and FA Cups.
As Martinez looks towards the future, he is determined to continue working hard and achieving success with Manchester United. And with the support of legends like Ferguson, he is confident that the club will return to its former glory and cement its place as one of the greatest teams in the world.
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